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"I debated leaving a review for the past two years as Avi, the general contractor, was a nice guy and I believe means well, but in since the remodel of two bathrooms and a kitchen, quite a bit of the work from his company has proven to either fall apart, be of poor workmanship, or simply be installed or built incorrectly. There are so many things that were done wrong, it would take forever to list, so I will mention the top few. I have plenty of pictures to illustrate the details but am not being given the link to upload them on here, for some reason I found Bay Remodeling Kitchen and Bath by reading several online reviews and when I called the company, the owner, Avi, did arrive at my home promptly and gave a very professional presentation complete with previous work, which seemed of high quality. I felt immediately comfortable entrusting him with the remodel of ONE bathrooms and a kitchen of a home I recently purchased as my primary residence. I was excited as my son had just been born and the house was to be our ‘forever home’. Day 1: I went to the house to find his demolition crew was busy demolishing....the wrong bathroom. They had gotten so far into the work it was past the point of ‘no return’. To his credit, Avi did immediately contact me and apologize. Because that bathroom was intended to EVENTUALLY be remodeled, we worked out a fair price to include it in the overall remodel. Problem solved? Unfortunately, no. Weeks on: Both bathrooms were completed and I was happy with the result. Then the kitchen. Demolition went smoothly, new wiring, plumbing and flooring were installed and the cabinets were next. I drove to the house to find....the brand new refrigerator had been STOLEN. I called Avi, who was out of town, then the police to file a report. When Avi’s foreman showed up, he expressed his suspicion the cabinet installers may have stolen it. I didn’t point fingers and patiently waited for the police to complete their investigation. Nothing came of it as it was a ‘...his word against theirs’ type of situation. I ultimately filed an insurance claim, paid the deductible and moved on. Admittedly, there is no way I can prove Avi’s guys had anything to do with it. Two days later: cabinets installed and most of the hardware had been drilled into brand new drawers and doors crooked. Pictures included with a level for reference. I was met with immediate resistance from Avi and his foreman stating, ‘...it isn’t that bad...’. Maybe not. The readers on this review can decide.After completion: 3 electrical outlets on the walls opposite the kitchen are without power. Avi shows up with his foreman and their response: ‘...we don’t even know these outlets ever had power even before the remodel...’. True, but what are the odds? Two years on: I finally notice the stoppers for the all of the drains in the bathrooms were never installed. I rarely use the bathroom sinks for more than brushing my teeth, so I don’t need to fill a sink with water but my wife recently discovered this when washing something. As a coincidence, I recently found these tucked in a corner of the garage. If the actual pop-up drains are still in boxes, I have no idea what is actually installed in the sinks. Little details I recently noticed: the ‘hot’ and ‘cold’ water positions on all the kitchen sinks are inconsistent, cabinet doors are uneven, floor moulding in more concealed locations never installed, etches can be seen in the ceiling where recess lighting had been misaligned, leaving the initial partial cuts in the ceiling in view. These problems were brought up later to Avi but at the time he was still searching for a construction team to work with as he apparently moves from one team to the next. Reading these reviews, I see he occasionally finds a good crew to work with, but a note to future customers: Avi and many general contractors subcontract with myriad plumbers, electricians, tile workers, etc. If he has a few bad subcontractors, you result might be similar. Good workers will likely produce a good result. Buyer beware... Updated 5/17/24 Addendum: Avi recently reached out regarding the quality of the previous project and said he now has a good, reliable, meticulous crew that he trusts. I took the risk, but let them back into the house. They were, indeed, a good, quality crew and fixed the as many of the mistakes and shortcuts the previous crew made and took. I am very happy with the outcome. As my earlier review stated, Avi is a good, honest guy but the quality of the work being done will 100% depend on the crew hired. Thank you for following up, Avi. -Chris"

"They did a really nice job on our bathroom remodel. Good communication, on time with the project line, and the outcome was beautiful. Great contractor."

"Did a remodeling with S&L, they've done a great job. Team is responsible and project deadline was on time. Daniel was great to work with! Highly recommended"

"Mike was our representative. Mike was our representative and everything he said there was to be done. They did absolutely wonderful and Mike was a really really good guy and thank you for that. I am very pleased and what they did and all the cleanup was done absolutely great thank you so much for the workmanship and all the people that you have working for you what they did for me was very professional very nice thank you again."

"Ofer and Bay Easy Construction are amazing. They are my go to company. Ofer is an honest person who will give you a great estimate. I have used them on several projects and will continue to use them in the future. He was able to solve a flooding problem in my garage. His team came in and moved the cabinets to ensure they could simulate where the water was coming in from. His team fixed the problem in a few days."

"I had a great experience working with this roofing company. From start to finish, the team was professional, organized, and efficient. The quality of the work definitely met my expectations, and I was impressed with how quickly they completed the entire reroofing project without cutting any corners. Communication was clear throughout the process, and they kept me updated on each step, which I really appreciated. There was a small delay in the delivery of some materials (not their fault), but they handled it quickly and kept things moving. If you’re looking for reliable and quality roofing work, I would definitely recommend them. It’s refreshing to see a company that values both speed and quality without trying to endlessly price gouge me — (had to deal with a few others before I found them :\)"

"We love our new deck, and it’s all thanks to SGB. It was a pleasure working with SGB from start to finish. They are communicative, timely, and professional. Most importantly, they stayed within the original quoted price. Can’t wait to work with them again on future projects!"

"I’ve worked with Mike and his team for years on all kinds of projects, and they’ve always been amazing to work with. The quality of their work is top-notch, they stay on budget, and everything runs smoothly from start to finish. Their design sense is excellent and they always manage to get things done right on time. I can’t recommend them enough, truly a reliable, talented, and easy-to-work-with crew."

"We had an excellent experience working with GAXL, Jose the owner and Elizabeth during our general/home repair project. From the beginning, we appreciated how responsive GAXL was to our initial inquiry. They provided an estimate and worked along side with us to hone the details of the project. All changes during the project were handled through change requests and we felt confident that GAXL would handle the project responsibly. Elizabeth and Jose were always reachable for questions and provided all services needed. The crew was always professional, respectful, and friendly too. We were definitely pleased with the relationship with GAXL and the outcome of our project overall! We highly recommend GAXL for your next home remodeling and/or repair project."

"I had my garden and bathroom remodel done. Albert and Samuel were professional, friendly, and a delight to work with. They're responsive and reliable. I also like the subcontractors whom they used on my project. They kept me informed of everything and I appreciate their excellent work."