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96 Master Colors painting completely disappointed me. The paint job was messy, uneven, and corners were left unfinished. Their team showed no professionalism, arrived late, and ignored my concerns when I asked them to fix mistakes. I strongly advise against hiring them.
MASTER COLOR'S PAINTINGFantastic! Franklin is amazing! His honesty and integrity is beyond question. His abilities match. And he was significantly cheaper than another quote I received from a big company. Two other smaller companies didn't even quote as the job was too big for them. I was so impressed with his work...
DYLAN DOUGHERTY AND QUALITY CARPENTRY: Dylan Dougherty, owner of Quality Carpentry Incorporated wasted a lot of my time and money. He turned a six month job into an eighteen month job. Several months into my job, Dylan stopped work to begin other jobs, collecting payments from other...
Our remodel was completed last week. Women in Construction was rehired after a great experience on a tile floor installation a few years ago. Denise single-handedly demo'd a cast iron tub and the surrounding tile, as well as the orig window. She met me @Dixieline to lend her expertise in...
We have only good things to say about Truline. We obtained four bids for our project. Truline was not the cheapest, but competitive. Their bid was the most thorough and comprehensive. That, plus competitive pricing and good Angie's List and Yelp reviews, made us choose them. Our exterior...
TruLine Painting, Inc.They're in San Diego. He went far far beyond the day of completion. There were times with him not showing up. He was here the very beginning of May 2014. The stucco guy was an A. The painting guy was a D. The roofing was a D. The carpentry was a C.
I am 65 years young. During my 65 years I have remodeled several homes throughout the San Diego area. Therefore, I've had a great deal of experience with contractors. I am happy to share that Richard Delaney is one of the best contractors I have ever worked with. He recently remodeled the...
Scott Prather is a licensed general contractor who performed nearly all of the above work himself. He has provided general contracting services for me since 2007. He is highly skilled and personally capable of performing the full range of small-scale demolition, plumbing, electrical,...
Twice the workers had to leave because, even after several visits to measure everything, they ran out of product. I found this very unprofessional considering all they do is rain gutters. They left me with rain gutters but NO downspouts at all, and on a day before a rainstorm. they left at...
Affordable RainguttersA E Design & Build 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. Rated A+ by the BBB, timely communication 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.
"Dirk was a consummate professional. His work was completed on time and under my budget as he worked to save us money rather than trying to upsell at every opportunity. His crew were very skilled and friendly. I will utilize them in the future on another project and would recommend him to anyone looking for construction done on their house"
Rusty D on August 2024
A E Design & Build 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. Rated A+ by the BBB, timely communication 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.
"Dirk was a consummate professional. His work was completed on time and under my budget as he worked to save us money rather than trying to upsell at every opportunity. His crew were very skilled and friendly. I will utilize them in the future on another project and would recommend him to anyone looking for construction done on their house"
Rusty D on August 2024
Ideal Construction 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.
"Ron is great."
Kelly S on November 2022
Ideal Construction 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.
"Ron is great."
Kelly S on November 2022
RAMOS HOME CARE CONSTRUCTION INC is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 30 years of hands on experience to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!
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Scott H on April 2022
RAMOS HOME CARE CONSTRUCTION INC is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 30 years of hands on experience to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!
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Scott H on April 2022
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."
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"We sing the contract; the contractor came and measured the concrete stairs and existing broken handrail, and we got quote sing the contracts paid deposit and they came to install it just to see that the handrail they ordered was too small. Then they went silent for 2 months. It is October and we sing contract in August, we finally got response that the contractor got busy with larger projects...This is very disrespectful and non professional behavior."
MAGDALENA K on October 2024
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"We sing the contract; the contractor came and measured the concrete stairs and existing broken handrail, and we got quote sing the contracts paid deposit and they came to install it just to see that the handrail they ordered was too small. Then they went silent for 2 months. It is October and we sing contract in August, we finally got response that the contractor got busy with larger projects...This is very disrespectful and non professional behavior."
MAGDALENA K on October 2024
Fausto Construction 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.
"Fausto Construction is the best I’ve ever worked with! I’ve dealt with contractors who met deadlines but delivered mediocre work, and others who were meticulous but took forever to finish. Fausto struck the perfect balance—paying attention to every detail, producing high-quality work, and completing everything on time. Since I don’t live near my condo, I needed someone I could trust completely, and Fausto did not disappoint. He provided regular progress updates with photos, and the communication was excellent. Thanks to Fausto, my condo now has stunning new floors, a high-end shower, and beautiful finishing touches that make it feel brand new while preserving its beachy charm. He listened to my ideas, made thoughtful suggestions without any hard upsell, and truly cared about the final result. I’m beyond happy with his work and will absolutely use Fausto Construction again for my next big home improvement project!"
Lori G on March 2025
Fausto Construction 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.
"Fausto Construction is the best I’ve ever worked with! I’ve dealt with contractors who met deadlines but delivered mediocre work, and others who were meticulous but took forever to finish. Fausto struck the perfect balance—paying attention to every detail, producing high-quality work, and completing everything on time. Since I don’t live near my condo, I needed someone I could trust completely, and Fausto did not disappoint. He provided regular progress updates with photos, and the communication was excellent. Thanks to Fausto, my condo now has stunning new floors, a high-end shower, and beautiful finishing touches that make it feel brand new while preserving its beachy charm. He listened to my ideas, made thoughtful suggestions without any hard upsell, and truly cared about the final result. I’m beyond happy with his work and will absolutely use Fausto Construction again for my next big home improvement project!"
Lori G on March 2025
20+ Years of Experience We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"I hired US Pacifica Builders to completely remodel my backyard and front yard, and I couldn't be happier with the results! In the backyard, they installed beautiful artificial turf, stepping stones, and decorative river rock that transformed the space into a clean, modern, and low-maintenance retreat. Their attention to detail really shows! For the front yard, they built a solid retaining wall, poured custom concrete steps, and handled all the electrical work seamlessly. The final look is not only functional but also adds great curb appeal to my home. The team was professional, communicative, and completed everything on time and within budget. I highly recommend US Pacifica Builders for any landscaping or outdoor construction project. You?ll be in great hands!"
Natalia L on May 2025
20+ Years of Experience We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"I hired US Pacifica Builders to completely remodel my backyard and front yard, and I couldn't be happier with the results! In the backyard, they installed beautiful artificial turf, stepping stones, and decorative river rock that transformed the space into a clean, modern, and low-maintenance retreat. Their attention to detail really shows! For the front yard, they built a solid retaining wall, poured custom concrete steps, and handled all the electrical work seamlessly. The final look is not only functional but also adds great curb appeal to my home. The team was professional, communicative, and completed everything on time and within budget. I highly recommend US Pacifica Builders for any landscaping or outdoor construction project. You?ll be in great hands!"
Natalia L on May 2025
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.
Welcome to D B Construction 18 INC! We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!
"The work these guys did was awesome. I had to leave on a business trip and they managed to work in my home during that time. They finished before expected, and everything looks great. The communication was great, we set up a group chat for daily progress. definitely would hire them again."
Ray P on February 2025
Welcome to D B Construction 18 INC! We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!
"The work these guys did was awesome. I had to leave on a business trip and they managed to work in my home during that time. They finished before expected, and everything looks great. The communication was great, we set up a group chat for daily progress. definitely would hire them again."
Ray P on February 2025
San Diego homeowners choose us because we make remodeling simple, stress-free, and results-driven. With over 20 years of local experience, we understand how to bring your vision to life while navigating permits, design, and construction seamlessly. Our team is committed to delivering top-quality craftsmanship, clear communication, and honest pricing?every step of the way. We use only trusted materials, follow strict timelines, and treat your home with the respect it deserves. From small upgrades to full-scale renovations, we?re the reliable partner you can count on to get it done right.
"Best remodeling experience we've ever had. They transformed our outdated bathroom into a modern spa-like retreat. Quality work at a fair price."
Caitlin W on October 2025
San Diego homeowners choose us because we make remodeling simple, stress-free, and results-driven. With over 20 years of local experience, we understand how to bring your vision to life while navigating permits, design, and construction seamlessly. Our team is committed to delivering top-quality craftsmanship, clear communication, and honest pricing?every step of the way. We use only trusted materials, follow strict timelines, and treat your home with the respect it deserves. From small upgrades to full-scale renovations, we?re the reliable partner you can count on to get it done right.
"Best remodeling experience we've ever had. They transformed our outdated bathroom into a modern spa-like retreat. Quality work at a fair price."
Caitlin W on October 2025
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.
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