We have a very large home with several areas of high ceilings exceeding 20' in height. Paul completed crown moldings and window casings throughout every room in our home, and the finished work is of the highest quality. The crew at Spectacular Trim not only produce work of high quality, but they are very conscientious about arriving when promised and leaving an immaculate workplace when they leave. In addition to his great workmanship, Paul is also an outstanding communicator. He would regularly call, text or email me with status on material orders as well as estimates for the many phases of our project. If you are looking for the highest quality of workmanship for a finish carpentry project Spectacular Trim will not disappoint. Highly recommended!!!! "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ca/san-gabriel/spectacular-trim-reviews-408181.htm"},"position":6},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Carlos Lopez Hauling","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"CA","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Elizabeth P."},"reviewBody":"
First of all let me say I didn't realize he was not a licensed general contractor. He markets himself that way but his vehicles say Carlos Lopez Hauling and apparently that's all he's licensed for. He has a full crew which at first was very punctual (7am M-F) but as the work was being done I started noticing sub par materials when I was not the one buying them. He asks for large sums of money up front and then weekly and I bought 90% of the materials.
Let's start with the concrete:
It was a large, front to back of property, driveway - the area was not prepped correctly because the slab is now unusually high off the ground and makes the driveway harder to drive up on since the grade is too steep. It should have been level with the surrounding ground but it's now 2-3 inches above it. Since we were not ready for him to poor the side yard he volunteered to re-do the walkway. The walkway is descent but it was not part of the plan and later he used it as an excuse to not even do the side yard which was the point of this entire job to begin with.
Windows:
He insisted on buying the windows off the shelf at a home improvement store to save me money. Not so because the amount of damage and then subsequent additional work required took much longer then if we had just ordered windows that fit the existing ones (it required major construction of the window frames /stucco and he never came back to finish one last window). He also had to rip out my front paneling to again accommodate the different window sizes and again put in cheap insulation and used the wrong type of panels because they began shrinking and now I have wide gaps in between the panels (yet to be resolved). I also had to complete the indoor painting once the windows were in. It probably cost me twice the amount of time and money.
Finally the garage:
When we initially discussed it we told him our entire plans and layout which he said he could do with the funds we had. The room was framed out to accommodate a small bathroom with laundry space and a kitchenette. The walls were insulated (I think it was material he had from another job because the products didn't look new as a matter of fact they looked weathered) and finished with drywall. I was willing to overlook the quality since it was just for a garage but since the money was running out by this time he left everything unfinished. The shower was never fully sealed after tiling, the fixtures were not installed even though they were there. The electrician never installed any of the light fixtures and then we noticed he hadn't vented anything (not the shower or toilet or plumbing for laundry space).
If your wondering how I continued to give him work with all these red flags well.... most of these different projects were started at the same time so by the time I realized the individual issues I had already paid him a good portion of the money and he continuously reassured me that he would correct any issues and that he would always be available. I tried texting him several times and at first he again assured me he would return to finish but he was on a large project at the moment... it's been 3 months and now he doesn't answer me at all and I was left with not only cleaning up his construction debris but all the unfinished projects.
This guy does have plenty of clients (which we visited before starting) but I think it's mainly for rehabbing rental homes (quality is not an issue I suppose). My reason for writing this review even though he's not listed anywhere is to hopefully keep at least one person from using this guy. Don't go for cheapest it will end up costing you more... much more.
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Contractor Service reviews from real Angi homeowners in Northridge, CA
Michael returned my call. He was very polite, professional, and answered all my questions. Our two story deck needed to be pressure washed, repaired and stained. Michael asked for photos, and then sent Matt out to take a look. Our job had unique difficulties with location (ferry required),...
They left closet ceiling unfinished. They said they were finished on February 4th. When I discovered the problem and called them, they never returned, or call me to schedule completion. Not a huge problem, just left a disappointed feeling about their work.
Stephen M.
5.0
03/2016
I cannot say enough good things about Paul and his company Spectacular Trim. He exceeded my expectations in all aspects of his work. He is not only an expert finish carpenter, he has a great sense of style and made many outstanding suggestions that we ultimately adopted for how we should trim...
I hired them to fix two items which had been left unfinished by a contractor who had worked on my house. The first was a baseboard heater that the contractor installed but had never worked. Within 5 minutes of the call, they discovered the problem--the contractor had never properly wired the...
Harold L.
5.0
03/2013
We originally planned to have one of the ?big box? stores install a countertop for the bar in our family room. We started having misgivings about how things were going with this store, so I located Valley Counterfitters on Angie?s List. Since their shop is nearby, my husband and I dropped in...
Sonya I.
2.0
06/2012
To sum it up. We were not very happy with this service. The person sent to our house spent a lot of time trying to figure out how to do what we wanted. Meanwhile we were being billed by the hour. We did not intend to hire a company that would send someone who was learning on the job. It took...
Currently not offering repair work or modifications to existing cabinets. McClintock Cabinets offers quality and classy custom woodworking. Every single aspect of our work is 100% guaranteed. We refuse to be satisfied with the job until the customer is satisfied. Any estimate is free of charge. We have covered the south land for nearly 30 years and are ready to serve you. Please visit pmcabinets.com for samples of our work.
"They do not do repairs"
James L on October 2020
Currently not offering repair work or modifications to existing cabinets. McClintock Cabinets offers quality and classy custom woodworking. Every single aspect of our work is 100% guaranteed. We refuse to be satisfied with the job until the customer is satisfied. Any estimate is free of charge. We have covered the south land for nearly 30 years and are ready to serve you. Please visit pmcabinets.com for samples of our work.
Everything that has to do with a house, including maintenance changes, fixtures, installation and demolition I can do. Not only that I have experience with landscaping And I carry all the equipment that is necessary to complete a job that is Critical or easy to do.
"Great, he arrived on time, got to work immediately, and cleaned up when he was done. Great job Ulesis!"
Tim D on December 2024
Everything that has to do with a house, including maintenance changes, fixtures, installation and demolition I can do. Not only that I have experience with landscaping And I carry all the equipment that is necessary to complete a job that is Critical or easy to do.
"Great, he arrived on time, got to work immediately, and cleaned up when he was done. Great job Ulesis!"
Next Level Builders & Design is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you!
"Julian kept me informed every step of the way with the process involved with building the entire pool. Very knowledgeable and honest with his assessment , Highly recommended. He did a great job."
Ken K on April 2024
Next Level Builders & Design is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you!
"Julian kept me informed every step of the way with the process involved with building the entire pool. Very knowledgeable and honest with his assessment , Highly recommended. He did a great job."
T.S Vision Builders is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customer's interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"Simon and his workers did an outstanding job rebuilding our deck and adding in gutters which had to be cut into existing downspouts. Very professional, reliable and prompt. Always called the day before the work was done to confirm the next day's arrival times. It was a pleasure using this group."
Ron R on February 2025
T.S Vision Builders is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customer's interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"Simon and his workers did an outstanding job rebuilding our deck and adding in gutters which had to be cut into existing downspouts. Very professional, reliable and prompt. Always called the day before the work was done to confirm the next day's arrival times. It was a pleasure using this group."
We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.
We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.
Established in 1981. Green Renovation Group Inc. is a licensed general contracting company with over 39 years of experience, which specializes in home remodeling. We are fully licensed and bonded construction company, specializing in utilizing environmentally and economically friendly equipment and techniques to renovate homes. Our priority is to help our customers to create their dream homes in a healthy and efficient way for both their families and the world. Back in 1981, Brad opened the company, and since then we have delivered countless of smiles to our customers. We are committed to completing your project on schedule and within your budget. We take pride in our work, as well as your home, and are dedicated to keeping everything as comfortable and clean as possible throughout each stage of project. Don't hesitate to give us a call at (877) 740-6059 for a FREE estimate and consultation. Call us Today!
"We had a great experience remodeling our bathroom. Sean was very professional to work with. They also helped out with the design of our master bed and bathroom, and we love it! Highly recommend to use them!"
Jose C on May 2023
Established in 1981. Green Renovation Group Inc. is a licensed general contracting company with over 39 years of experience, which specializes in home remodeling. We are fully licensed and bonded construction company, specializing in utilizing environmentally and economically friendly equipment and techniques to renovate homes. Our priority is to help our customers to create their dream homes in a healthy and efficient way for both their families and the world. Back in 1981, Brad opened the company, and since then we have delivered countless of smiles to our customers. We are committed to completing your project on schedule and within your budget. We take pride in our work, as well as your home, and are dedicated to keeping everything as comfortable and clean as possible throughout each stage of project. Don't hesitate to give us a call at (877) 740-6059 for a FREE estimate and consultation. Call us Today!
"We had a great experience remodeling our bathroom. Sean was very professional to work with. They also helped out with the design of our master bed and bathroom, and we love it! Highly recommend to use them!"
Higney Built is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"He was great and professional"
Richard B on April 2022
Higney Built is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.
We at DT Design and Build, Inc., focus on the quality of our projects over quantity. We use our years of experience and expertise to complete your project with perfection. Customer service and honesty are the most important aspects of our business and your satisfaction is always guaranteed. Please call us today for an estimate. We look forward to working with you. Serious inquiries only please. If you have any question please call us at 818-2724213
"Very satisfied with this company. Finished the project in a timely manner. Tal is a great guy. Very caring and did everything possible for me to be happy"
Liana F on November 2024
We at DT Design and Build, Inc., focus on the quality of our projects over quantity. We use our years of experience and expertise to complete your project with perfection. Customer service and honesty are the most important aspects of our business and your satisfaction is always guaranteed. Please call us today for an estimate. We look forward to working with you. Serious inquiries only please. If you have any question please call us at 818-2724213
"Very satisfied with this company. Finished the project in a timely manner. Tal is a great guy. Very caring and did everything possible for me to be happy"
"Aria Pro Builders is changing the perception of the construction business industry. Nir is an honest, talented, creative General Contractor who runs his business with the highest integrity and care. All of his crew members have been amazing, professional and the highest quality in their trade. Nir completely remodeled 2 bathrooms; eliminating outdated tubs; transforming the space with large modern walk in showers complete with river rock shower floors and tile to ceiling, beautiful floating vanities, all expertly installed to perfection. All new tile floors elevated these bathrooms into Spa Settings! All on time or ahead of schedule! The quality and ease of the bathroom remodels led us to have Aria Pro Builders now fully remodel our kitchen, living room and transform our powder room into a full modern bath. Nir's expertise and amazing staff will guide you effortlessly through any project."
Lori S on January 2023
10 years
"Aria Pro Builders is changing the perception of the construction business industry. Nir is an honest, talented, creative General Contractor who runs his business with the highest integrity and care. All of his crew members have been amazing, professional and the highest quality in their trade. Nir completely remodeled 2 bathrooms; eliminating outdated tubs; transforming the space with large modern walk in showers complete with river rock shower floors and tile to ceiling, beautiful floating vanities, all expertly installed to perfection. All new tile floors elevated these bathrooms into Spa Settings! All on time or ahead of schedule! The quality and ease of the bathroom remodels led us to have Aria Pro Builders now fully remodel our kitchen, living room and transform our powder room into a full modern bath. Nir's expertise and amazing staff will guide you effortlessly through any project."
We are an ethical, honest and professional company. We are easy to communicate with. Always working with you until the job is done right and to your specifications. When working with our company you can expect integrity, prompt service and superior customer service. Always leaving the job site clean . We take pride in our services and enjoy making clients repeat clients. You can count on us to get the job done right the first time. We will meet with you at your convenience and will not keep you waiting. Call us today for your free estimate. You'll be pleased you did. Thank you
We are an ethical, honest and professional company. We are easy to communicate with. Always working with you until the job is done right and to your specifications. When working with our company you can expect integrity, prompt service and superior customer service. Always leaving the job site clean . We take pride in our services and enjoy making clients repeat clients. You can count on us to get the job done right the first time. We will meet with you at your convenience and will not keep you waiting. Call us today for your free estimate. You'll be pleased you did. Thank you
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FAQs for contractor service projects in Northridge, CA
Generally, general contractors charge between $50 and $150 hourly, though not every contractor charges by the hour. If charging based on the project, you can expect a markup of 10% to 20% of the construction cost. You can expect to pay between $300 and $500 daily if charged by the day.
General contractors are the ones that coordinate home construction projects. They are in charge of the day-to-day oversight of the subcontractors to ensure that the project is completed on time and to resolve problems as they arise. General contractors:
Complete pre-construction planning, both with the customer and crew
Provide realistic cost estimates
Develop construction timelines
Ensure deadlines are met
Acquire permits as needed
Purchase supplies and materials
Before hiring a general contractor for your home project, it’s a great idea to write down a list of questions to discuss with each prospect. Some example questions to get you started include:
Which types of insurance do you carry?
Can you provide a list of references?
What is the expected timeline for this project?
How will my project be supervised?
Will you hire subcontractors for the job?
What is the best way to communicate changes?
Will you obtain all of the required building permits?
While city and state laws vary on general contractor licensing requirements, hiring an unlicensed general contractor could lead to poor quality work, costly future expenses, and potential code violations. Be sure to check our state licensing tool to review the local general contractor guidelines for your area.
As you browse our pro listings, take note of the “Angi Approved” badge. Angi Approved businesses meet our standards for certification which include:
The owner, principal, or relevant manager passed a criminal background check
Required to have applicable state and local licenses
Maintain an average star rating of 3.0 or better on our network, if they have at least one review
Paying to advertise their services
Meeting any other eligibility criteria required by Angi
Keep in mind licensing is different from certifications. A license is a legal requirement to operate a business, while certifications are voluntary.
Yes, most general contractors require a down payment for project completion. A reasonable down payment for a contractor is 10% to 25% of the total project cost, though that will vary based on project size and location. The down payment helps cover the upfront costs of materials and permits and helps ensure payment for the project at hand.
The Northridge, CA homeowners’ guide to contractor services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
Hiring a general contractor can help you get your project done safely, on schedule, and on budget. Learn more about general contractor hourly rates and per-project fees.
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