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Ashler Fireplace and Chimney

4.84(
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Ashler Fireplace and Chimney

4.84(
80
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
2011 years of experience

With over 30 years of experience in the Fireplace industry, Ashler Fireplace and Chimney works very hard to make sure that our customers have a positive experience with us based not only price but performance, communication and quality of work. We take safety very serious and we strive to keep up with local code and manufacturer installation requirements. We are experienced with all aspects of the industry including Masonry fireplaces, Chimneys, Gas fireplaces, Direct Vent and modern home automated system integration. Licensed and insured, our scope of performance is very specific and our expertise broad. Feel free to reach out to us with any questions and we will help anyway that I can.

"Mike and his team were incredibly responsive and did a great job with the project. The finished product is exactly what we had hoped. I would absolutely use Ashler again on any future projects."

Michael C on December 2021

With over 30 years of experience in the Fireplace industry, Ashler Fireplace and Chimney works very hard to make sure that our customers have a positive experience with us based not only price but performance, communication and quality of work. We take safety very serious and we strive to keep up with local code and manufacturer installation requirements. We are experienced with all aspects of the industry including Masonry fireplaces, Chimneys, Gas fireplaces, Direct Vent and modern home automated system integration. Licensed and insured, our scope of performance is very specific and our expertise broad. Feel free to reach out to us with any questions and we will help anyway that I can.

"Mike and his team were incredibly responsive and did a great job with the project. The finished product is exactly what we had hoped. I would absolutely use Ashler again on any future projects."

Michael C on December 2021


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L.A. Expert Builders

4.97(
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L.A. Expert Builders

4.97(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

At L.A. Expert Builders we are here to make your home remodeling dreams come true. We are a full service design/build remodeling team that can take any room and transform it into a living space you will feel at home in. Whatever your style or taste in decor our skilled staff of designers and craftsmen will work with you to create an environment that is right for you. No matter how big or small the project, from an entire house remodel to a single room addition, we guarantee it will be a space you will falling love with! We're a Professional Home Remodeling Company that You Can Trust...

"I contacted several recommended contractors on my kitchen remodel and decided to go with the best quality-price ratio provided by LA Expert Builders. Nir and his team started this project on time and it was a true pleasure to work with them. Nir was very knowledgeable, communicative, honest and helpful. He and his team finished this remodeling project in a timely manner and final outcome s great. I really like my new kitchen! Thank you Nir and LA Expert Builders!"

Jeff F on June 2022

At L.A. Expert Builders we are here to make your home remodeling dreams come true. We are a full service design/build remodeling team that can take any room and transform it into a living space you will feel at home in. Whatever your style or taste in decor our skilled staff of designers and craftsmen will work with you to create an environment that is right for you. No matter how big or small the project, from an entire house remodel to a single room addition, we guarantee it will be a space you will falling love with! We're a Professional Home Remodeling Company that You Can Trust...

"I contacted several recommended contractors on my kitchen remodel and decided to go with the best quality-price ratio provided by LA Expert Builders. Nir and his team started this project on time and it was a true pleasure to work with them. Nir was very knowledgeable, communicative, honest and helpful. He and his team finished this remodeling project in a timely manner and final outcome s great. I really like my new kitchen! Thank you Nir and LA Expert Builders!"

Jeff F on June 2022


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Avalin Seismic Construction Co Inc

4.96(
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Avalin Seismic Construction Co Inc

4.96(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers

House bolting, cripple wall bracing, shear walls, seismic retrofitting, foundation bolting, foundation repairs, foundation replacements, soft-story retrofits, foundation underpinning, sister foundations, earthquake retrofitting, house leveling, floor leveling, earthquake damaged chimney repair, earthquake retrofit inspections & certificates for home insurance companies. Since 1991. 12 Employees. No subs. Cost is determined by the job. No travel charge. License #613782. Certified by international conference of building officials, building industry association, national association of home builders. DBA Avalin Design Construction Co Inc.

"I've used Avalin Design Construction Co. for at least two jobs on our properties, including one seismic retrofit. Both times, Fred and his team have done an outstanding job from start to finish. They came to our house to do the estimates for free and provided them in a timely manner with a detailed description of what they’d be doing. The work crews executed the tasks to perfection, and Fred also took care of all the required permits. For the seismic retrofit project, they even handled all the documentation required by EBB. They are simply awesome, and I highly recommend them."

Oscar H on January 2025

House bolting, cripple wall bracing, shear walls, seismic retrofitting, foundation bolting, foundation repairs, foundation replacements, soft-story retrofits, foundation underpinning, sister foundations, earthquake retrofitting, house leveling, floor leveling, earthquake damaged chimney repair, earthquake retrofit inspections & certificates for home insurance companies. Since 1991. 12 Employees. No subs. Cost is determined by the job. No travel charge. License #613782. Certified by international conference of building officials, building industry association, national association of home builders. DBA Avalin Design Construction Co Inc.

"I've used Avalin Design Construction Co. for at least two jobs on our properties, including one seismic retrofit. Both times, Fred and his team have done an outstanding job from start to finish. They came to our house to do the estimates for free and provided them in a timely manner with a detailed description of what they’d be doing. The work crews executed the tasks to perfection, and Fred also took care of all the required permits. For the seismic retrofit project, they even handled all the documentation required by EBB. They are simply awesome, and I highly recommend them."

Oscar H on January 2025


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High Class Builders & Remodeling Inc

5.00(
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High Class Builders & Remodeling Inc

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

High Class Builders is a locally owned home improvement and remodeling business . the company has had years of experience in the construction field. High Class Builders has been in the home improvement business for years, providing remodeling and construction servicesfor the area of Los Angeles and Orange County. High Class Builders provides high quality services at an economical price. High Class Builders uses top quality materials for all remodeling and renovation services, indoors and outdoors, from flooring to ceiling, from fencing to room additions. We proudly offer customer service and professional on-site work of the highest standards. If you are looking for an excellent quality product and an excellent quality workmanship at an affordable price, High Class Builders is the right choice for all your home improvement needs.

"The team at High Class Builders & Remodeling Inc were awesome to work with. We were lucky to meet them just before Covid-19 and are so happy. They were able to walk us through the entire process after a dishwasher leaked and ruined our kitchen. They handled our remodel from start to finish! Very much appreciate their efforts. They worked closely with our Insurance company to ensure that everything was covered. Highly professional and through. Responsive to calls and texts. :) During a sensitive time period, I'll always remember that."

Jeremy B on June 2020

High Class Builders is a locally owned home improvement and remodeling business . the company has had years of experience in the construction field. High Class Builders has been in the home improvement business for years, providing remodeling and construction servicesfor the area of Los Angeles and Orange County. High Class Builders provides high quality services at an economical price. High Class Builders uses top quality materials for all remodeling and renovation services, indoors and outdoors, from flooring to ceiling, from fencing to room additions. We proudly offer customer service and professional on-site work of the highest standards. If you are looking for an excellent quality product and an excellent quality workmanship at an affordable price, High Class Builders is the right choice for all your home improvement needs.

"The team at High Class Builders & Remodeling Inc were awesome to work with. We were lucky to meet them just before Covid-19 and are so happy. They were able to walk us through the entire process after a dishwasher leaked and ruined our kitchen. They handled our remodel from start to finish! Very much appreciate their efforts. They worked closely with our Insurance company to ensure that everything was covered. Highly professional and through. Responsive to calls and texts. :) During a sensitive time period, I'll always remember that."

Jeremy B on June 2020


Embers West

4.94(
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Embers West

4.94(
17
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are licensed, bonded, insured general contractors with specialized certifications in fireplace repair and installation. We have a showroom with many built in live displays for the hands on shopping experience as well as offer free of charge, no obligation in-home consultations to determine exactly what products will work best to achieve your goals. We work for homeowners, contractors, designers and property management companies.

"I am reviewing Embers West's installation of a Mendota FV44 sealed combustion gas insert (combustion air comes from outside & fumes vent to the outside). The product has a remote with a thermostat & ability to control the flame height, circulating blower speed & a dimmable halogen light. There is electric ignition (no standing pilot flame) & a battery-pack to light the flame in case of a power outage. If you're in the market for a gas fireplace, look no further. Save your time and come here first. You'll be glad you did. We chose Embers West because they had the highest Yelp rating of the several local fireplace businesses (well-deserved - with over 3 dozen reviews). My wife & I had researched gas fireplace inserts online before calling EW & were partial to the Mendota brand. When we met with Francois Tiab (owner & chief technical person), I provided photos & measurements of our 1955 brick fireplace; he agreed that Mendota was our best choice. Francois impressed us enough that we saw no need to check out any other businesses (so I can't comment on his pricing versus others). He was personable, professional & extremely knowledgeable & we enjoyed working with him. Francois made it clear at the start that our project needed several visits from them but I did not ask for a schedule; the project took 3 months & cost a bit over $8k (actually $500 less than the quote- Serryn (office manager) emailed us to say Mendota was having a sale- we would not have known otherwise). If your project needs to be completed quickly - then you should discuss that with Francois up-front. A few times, I had to call to find out the status - Serryn got us an answer right away each time (also when I had tech questions). The installation encountered a snag & Francois quickly resolved it. This is all normal for custom work. The gas line & electrical connection were installed before EW started. Mario was the installer & he was great (friendly, punctual, took time to do things right, brought tarps to protect the carpet & wore protective booties over his shoes). He used a "sniffer" to check for gas leaks. Payments were easily handled online via their website. Their showroom had sample installations to help select finishes & the artificial logs. The finished job looks great & I'm very happy with the results. I definitely recommend Embers West."

Dave & Sandie B on December 2018

We are licensed, bonded, insured general contractors with specialized certifications in fireplace repair and installation. We have a showroom with many built in live displays for the hands on shopping experience as well as offer free of charge, no obligation in-home consultations to determine exactly what products will work best to achieve your goals. We work for homeowners, contractors, designers and property management companies.

"I am reviewing Embers West's installation of a Mendota FV44 sealed combustion gas insert (combustion air comes from outside & fumes vent to the outside). The product has a remote with a thermostat & ability to control the flame height, circulating blower speed & a dimmable halogen light. There is electric ignition (no standing pilot flame) & a battery-pack to light the flame in case of a power outage. If you're in the market for a gas fireplace, look no further. Save your time and come here first. You'll be glad you did. We chose Embers West because they had the highest Yelp rating of the several local fireplace businesses (well-deserved - with over 3 dozen reviews). My wife & I had researched gas fireplace inserts online before calling EW & were partial to the Mendota brand. When we met with Francois Tiab (owner & chief technical person), I provided photos & measurements of our 1955 brick fireplace; he agreed that Mendota was our best choice. Francois impressed us enough that we saw no need to check out any other businesses (so I can't comment on his pricing versus others). He was personable, professional & extremely knowledgeable & we enjoyed working with him. Francois made it clear at the start that our project needed several visits from them but I did not ask for a schedule; the project took 3 months & cost a bit over $8k (actually $500 less than the quote- Serryn (office manager) emailed us to say Mendota was having a sale- we would not have known otherwise). If your project needs to be completed quickly - then you should discuss that with Francois up-front. A few times, I had to call to find out the status - Serryn got us an answer right away each time (also when I had tech questions). The installation encountered a snag & Francois quickly resolved it. This is all normal for custom work. The gas line & electrical connection were installed before EW started. Mario was the installer & he was great (friendly, punctual, took time to do things right, brought tarps to protect the carpet & wore protective booties over his shoes). He used a "sniffer" to check for gas leaks. Payments were easily handled online via their website. Their showroom had sample installations to help select finishes & the artificial logs. The finished job looks great & I'm very happy with the results. I definitely recommend Embers West."

Dave & Sandie B on December 2018


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Karma Construction & Remodeling.

5.00(
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Karma Construction & Remodeling.

5.00(
16
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are a "Hands On" construction company, We have our own employees and only sub out limited portion of the job. Our goal is to help upgrade the homes of Southern California, one step at a time. We believe that energy efficiency and going green is key to saving homeowners more money, while improving the environment around us. Karma Remodel & Development offers many innovative services to improve your home, such as new construction projects, kitchen remodeling, bathroom remodeling, room additions, interior renovations, and much more. We can take on any type of construction project brought to us, as we have many years of experience in the business itself. Whether you are trying to renovate your current home, or build a new one from the ground up, Karma Remodel and Development are the guys for your job! We believe in 100% full customer satisfaction with any type of construction project, and will make sure you are happy every step of the way. We always use top quality materials on the job, to ensure that your home remains beautiful for many years down the line. For a free consultation, give our specialists a call! We will be more than happy to set up an appointment with you.

"Shai and his team recently designed and developed our garage into an ADU. I could not be happier with their professionalism, the quality of the work and Karmas working style. Shai and his team made the entire experience from start to completion enjoyable. At the start of the project, Shai provided a detailed budget which was considerably less than other bids. They worked for three months and came in on-time and on-budget. The Karma team is honest, transparent and always willing to accommodate changes and additional requests where possible, which we are incredibly grateful. I HIGHLY recommend working with Karma. I feel blessed to have found these guys... 5 Stars!!!!!"

Marcus R on December 2019

We are a "Hands On" construction company, We have our own employees and only sub out limited portion of the job. Our goal is to help upgrade the homes of Southern California, one step at a time. We believe that energy efficiency and going green is key to saving homeowners more money, while improving the environment around us. Karma Remodel & Development offers many innovative services to improve your home, such as new construction projects, kitchen remodeling, bathroom remodeling, room additions, interior renovations, and much more. We can take on any type of construction project brought to us, as we have many years of experience in the business itself. Whether you are trying to renovate your current home, or build a new one from the ground up, Karma Remodel and Development are the guys for your job! We believe in 100% full customer satisfaction with any type of construction project, and will make sure you are happy every step of the way. We always use top quality materials on the job, to ensure that your home remains beautiful for many years down the line. For a free consultation, give our specialists a call! We will be more than happy to set up an appointment with you.

"Shai and his team recently designed and developed our garage into an ADU. I could not be happier with their professionalism, the quality of the work and Karmas working style. Shai and his team made the entire experience from start to completion enjoyable. At the start of the project, Shai provided a detailed budget which was considerably less than other bids. They worked for three months and came in on-time and on-budget. The Karma team is honest, transparent and always willing to accommodate changes and additional requests where possible, which we are incredibly grateful. I HIGHLY recommend working with Karma. I feel blessed to have found these guys... 5 Stars!!!!!"

Marcus R on December 2019


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Erick Allen Designs and Remodeling

4.98(
65
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Erick Allen Designs and Remodeling

4.98(
65
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers

Whether you plan to remodel your kitchen, revitalize your media center or update your bathroom, the right contractor is essential in helping you realize your ideal space. Erick Allen Designs and Remodeling is proud to serve our clients with honesty, integrity and the insight to get the job done right! Erick Allen Designs and Remodeling is committed to you. We will help you turn a house into your dream home. Imagine the possibilities. Now turn them into reality!

"I rarely ever write a review but now I have to take the time. Erick Allen is an exceptional human being and it showed consistently as we worked with him. He returned phone calls and texts in a timely manner, always showed up when he said he would and let us know if there were any time changes. Erick explained everything from design, new ideas, materials, estimates and helped us learn the directions to use the Ring system with patience of a saint. And without exaggeration on my part, Erick completed the last 5% of the job making sure that we were happy. His work met all of our expectations and more. Erick came inside our home to work and was always very considerate of Covid rules. At the end of the day, he made sure that the house, inside and outside, was as clean as possible. Working with Erick is stressless. He is so competent in so many areas."

Laurie W on August 2020

Whether you plan to remodel your kitchen, revitalize your media center or update your bathroom, the right contractor is essential in helping you realize your ideal space. Erick Allen Designs and Remodeling is proud to serve our clients with honesty, integrity and the insight to get the job done right! Erick Allen Designs and Remodeling is committed to you. We will help you turn a house into your dream home. Imagine the possibilities. Now turn them into reality!

"I rarely ever write a review but now I have to take the time. Erick Allen is an exceptional human being and it showed consistently as we worked with him. He returned phone calls and texts in a timely manner, always showed up when he said he would and let us know if there were any time changes. Erick explained everything from design, new ideas, materials, estimates and helped us learn the directions to use the Ring system with patience of a saint. And without exaggeration on my part, Erick completed the last 5% of the job making sure that we were happy. His work met all of our expectations and more. Erick came inside our home to work and was always very considerate of Covid rules. At the end of the day, he made sure that the house, inside and outside, was as clean as possible. Working with Erick is stressless. He is so competent in so many areas."

Laurie W on August 2020


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Built Strong Construction

5.00(
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Built Strong Construction

5.00(
22
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Built Strong Foundation Repair is a leading foundation repair company with locations in Los Angeles and Orange County. We service the majority of Southern California. We specialize in services such as foundation repair, foundation replacement, structural engineering, house leveling, earthquake retrofitting, house underpinning, caisson work, slab foundation repair, foundation crack repair and many more services to save your home. Foundation Repair Specialists.

"We had our home earthquake bolted. The work was completed in 1 day!! They did a fantastic job and the city inspector complimented on they’re workmanship! Thank you built strong!"

Garry D on March 2018

Built Strong Foundation Repair is a leading foundation repair company with locations in Los Angeles and Orange County. We service the majority of Southern California. We specialize in services such as foundation repair, foundation replacement, structural engineering, house leveling, earthquake retrofitting, house underpinning, caisson work, slab foundation repair, foundation crack repair and many more services to save your home. Foundation Repair Specialists.

"We had our home earthquake bolted. The work was completed in 1 day!! They did a fantastic job and the city inspector complimented on they’re workmanship! Thank you built strong!"

Garry D on March 2018


"We've had a problem with birds and a squirrel coming down our chimney. One chimney is in the kitchen for an indoor grill, and there is our fireplace in the den. We have rarely used either the grill or fireplace in the mid-century home we inherited from our parents. We decided to get the chimneys capped to prevent animal invasion. Luna's Chimney Sweep had very good reviews, so I called and was informed by Violet what the process is and that they offer a free estimate. I made an appointment and Pedro Luna and his assistant, Chris, arrived promptly on the appointed day and time. Mr. Luna explained their service and also gave us good information about the operation and mechanisms of fireplaces. He did the inspection and told us the problem areas that he found and gave us the option of how much work we would want to have done on the fireplaces. He said they could start work that day if we accept the estimated price, or make an appointment for them to come back another day. We decided to have the recommended repairs done that day, with cleaning and capping of both fireplaces. The work was completed in a little under three hours. Mr. Luna and Chris were thorough, efficient, and neat. He reviewed the work done with us and made sure we were satisfied with everything. They were careful to clean up afterward and the work areas were left spotless. We are pleased with the work done, the price seemed fair, and Mr. Luna was careful to explain everything and to make sure we understood the hows and whys of what he was recommending and doing. I would not hesitate to use his service again or give a referral to others."

Donna S on September 2020

Lunas Chimney Sweep is proud to bring you the best service in all your chimney and air duct cleaning needs. ⭐️Follow us on Instagram @lunaschimneysweep1

"We've had a problem with birds and a squirrel coming down our chimney. One chimney is in the kitchen for an indoor grill, and there is our fireplace in the den. We have rarely used either the grill or fireplace in the mid-century home we inherited from our parents. We decided to get the chimneys capped to prevent animal invasion. Luna's Chimney Sweep had very good reviews, so I called and was informed by Violet what the process is and that they offer a free estimate. I made an appointment and Pedro Luna and his assistant, Chris, arrived promptly on the appointed day and time. Mr. Luna explained their service and also gave us good information about the operation and mechanisms of fireplaces. He did the inspection and told us the problem areas that he found and gave us the option of how much work we would want to have done on the fireplaces. He said they could start work that day if we accept the estimated price, or make an appointment for them to come back another day. We decided to have the recommended repairs done that day, with cleaning and capping of both fireplaces. The work was completed in a little under three hours. Mr. Luna and Chris were thorough, efficient, and neat. He reviewed the work done with us and made sure we were satisfied with everything. They were careful to clean up afterward and the work areas were left spotless. We are pleased with the work done, the price seemed fair, and Mr. Luna was careful to explain everything and to make sure we understood the hows and whys of what he was recommending and doing. I would not hesitate to use his service again or give a referral to others."

Donna S on September 2020


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Elite Remodeling & Development Inc

4.75(
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Elite Remodeling & Development Inc

4.75(
53
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers

At Elite Remodeling and Development, with our knowledge, experience and creativity we provide personalized service and solutions for all your home remodeling needs. Where honesty and integrity comes first, we are dedicated to every project to guarantee satisfaction as well as making sure that the remodeling process flows smoothly from day one through clean up and final inspection. We provide high quality work, outstanding customer service and fair pricing. There will never be any hidden charges. We work with trust and what we quote is what you pay! We offer state of the art 3D computer design so you can not only imagine your dream home but can see what your home will look like. Finally, we make it happen. Elite Remodeling and Development Inc. is a company that provides all type of construction related services, including, bathroom remodeling, kitchen remodeling, room additions and complete interior and exterior remodeling.

"Every horror story about contractors came true with this job. Mike said he would provide plans 3D at that, but they were just generic plans.. fill in the blanks. and there were no plans for tear down so my backyard, sprinklers, and plants were destroyed. Since there were no plans they poured concrete in the pool and never asked how much shallow end I wanted...so they had to redo it and of course they made me pay for his mistake... there was no communication some days no one would show up and you would not hear from anyone for days..weeks.. The backyard was a mess and workers left food wrappers, cigarette butts . They were doing a backyard pool remodel tore down my fencing yet never was there a discussion about new fencing... that i had to get somewhere else the job went way over budget as they poured on one change order after another...how do you upgrade a pool and all new pool equipment and then are surprised when you need to upgrade the electrical panel?? Then when it came to pool equipment I asked for Pentair pool equipment... this general contractor installs THE POOL EQUIPMENT PLUMBING THAT is labeled in and out BACKWARDS and my filter warranty is voided...that took weeks to get someone out to correct and then the equipment still wasn't working right and Pentair suggested they send a specialist out SPear Pools came and I spent 150.00 in a service call because they wired the pool equipment wrong!!!! No one has returned my calls on that. If they give you a bid I would run the other way sooo fast."

Karen M on July 2021

At Elite Remodeling and Development, with our knowledge, experience and creativity we provide personalized service and solutions for all your home remodeling needs. Where honesty and integrity comes first, we are dedicated to every project to guarantee satisfaction as well as making sure that the remodeling process flows smoothly from day one through clean up and final inspection. We provide high quality work, outstanding customer service and fair pricing. There will never be any hidden charges. We work with trust and what we quote is what you pay! We offer state of the art 3D computer design so you can not only imagine your dream home but can see what your home will look like. Finally, we make it happen. Elite Remodeling and Development Inc. is a company that provides all type of construction related services, including, bathroom remodeling, kitchen remodeling, room additions and complete interior and exterior remodeling.

"Every horror story about contractors came true with this job. Mike said he would provide plans 3D at that, but they were just generic plans.. fill in the blanks. and there were no plans for tear down so my backyard, sprinklers, and plants were destroyed. Since there were no plans they poured concrete in the pool and never asked how much shallow end I wanted...so they had to redo it and of course they made me pay for his mistake... there was no communication some days no one would show up and you would not hear from anyone for days..weeks.. The backyard was a mess and workers left food wrappers, cigarette butts . They were doing a backyard pool remodel tore down my fencing yet never was there a discussion about new fencing... that i had to get somewhere else the job went way over budget as they poured on one change order after another...how do you upgrade a pool and all new pool equipment and then are surprised when you need to upgrade the electrical panel?? Then when it came to pool equipment I asked for Pentair pool equipment... this general contractor installs THE POOL EQUIPMENT PLUMBING THAT is labeled in and out BACKWARDS and my filter warranty is voided...that took weeks to get someone out to correct and then the equipment still wasn't working right and Pentair suggested they send a specialist out SPear Pools came and I spent 150.00 in a service call because they wired the pool equipment wrong!!!! No one has returned my calls on that. If they give you a bid I would run the other way sooo fast."

Karen M on July 2021

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Chimney Repair questions, answered by experts

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The Montecito, CA homeowners’ guide to chimney repairs

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