Lavan Construction

Our family decided to remodel our outdated kitchen, update the master bathroom and create an entryway bookcase and mudroom for our home. We looked around for a company that understood our needs and desires with the project and was easy to work with. Lavan was one several contractors we received a proposal and conducted an interview with. From very early on, we knew that they were someone we wanted to work with. They were transparent and upfront about this adventure we were both about to embark on as partners. We started this project together and unbeknownst to all of us, learned we had all just entered a global pandemic. These are unprecedented times, there were many challenges that Covid-19 presented and the team at Lavan stood by our side and continued to work with us to ensure that we could continue and do what we could during this time. While the project took longer than expected, the team at Lavan never left our side and continued to find ways to keep things moving as best they could and complete a beautiful remodel that we are very satisfied with. We found that Moein and Fahid were very responsive to our questions and concerns throughout this project. Even when things didn’t always go as planned, the Lavan team was good about addressing any challenges and communicating with us that there would be an update and a solution. Fahid’s knowledge and experience came through many times to help keep things moving, either dealing with various inspectors or sub contractors and navigating any unforeseen construction challenges. While our aesthetics may not have 100% matched at all times, we found him to be understanding, having great insight and vision and his communication style with both my wife and I helped to continue to put us at ease throughout the project. Lavan is a family run business. Throughout our project we met most of the family. They are a growing business with a new design center and continue to look at ways to evolve their business to provide quality results for their clients. Lavan is built on honest hardworking people that you get to know and care about because they in kind care about you and your home!

Working with Moein, Fahid and their team was a dream come true. We had a ton of work to do to make our new home move-in ready and Lavan surpassed our expectations on every dimension. Not only did they finish the project on-time (despite several “surprises” we all came across as work started getting done), but they met our budget expectations and did everything (and more) in their power to help us get the highest quality for the lowest price. They were beyond professional - they truly became part of our family through this project. They were trusted partners throughout - reliable, honest, and always with our best interests in mind. As someone who grew up in a construction family, I was overly impressed with the level of knowledge Fahid has. He is truly an expert in his craft, while being the nicest person to work with! I trusted his opinion and wouldn’t make a construction or design decision without his input. Fahid was also the only contractor (of 6 we met before hiring Lavan) that didn’t push their opinions too strongly - he always gave his expert opinion, but also always said it was most important that we were happy with our choices. Overall, a fabulous experience - if / when we ever do remodeling, we will absolutely hire Lavan again!

From the time they started until they finished it was about 3 months. This went smoothly and was as expected per contract and some delays if any was due to county inspection. Lavan construction was not the lowest bidder, but they were detailed and patient. This clearly gave us the best impression that they understood the job and how to get it done. They subcontracted most of the work to a variety of skilled workers (carpenters, drywall, electricians, HVAC, plumbers, etc). Everyone that came to our house to work was professional, proficient and worked quietly. Fahid is very patient and extremely professional. He works great at the ground level. Any ideas/changes we came up with, Fahid evaluated patiently and would candidly tell us if it was implementable or needed tweaks. We had to delay our project for a bit due to a medical situation, Fahid and Moein understood the situation and accommodated our requests without any issues. They made our dream house a reality. As in any large project, there were things that had to be corrected and I will say Lavan Construction never debated or dragged its feet on any of them. We are very pleased with the results of our remodel and would not hesitate to hire them again.

When my wife and I decided to tackle an addition and renovation project on our primary residence, we looked to the Internet for possible General Contractors (GCs) with which to work. Lavan was one of four from which we received a proposal and conducted an interview. From very early on, we knew that they were the one we wanted to work with, regardless of them not being the least expensive. While we initially spent more than we may have with another GC, Lavan put us at ease with their transparent communication style. While it may be impossible to quantify, we are certain that this proactive, transparent communication helped us to avoid potential pitfalls that could have turned into costly change orders. With any project the size and scope of ours – an addition of a new master suite, along with internal renovation of the remainder of existing space –, communication is the most important thing to ensure all parties are aligned and Lavan did an excellent job in this respect. Moreover, their knowledge and experience came through several times to help keep things moving ahead in the often difficult construction world. This was imperative when dealing with the myriad peoples and entities from the City, to vendors, to other trade-partners involved in the project. Even when things didn’t go as planned (this is construction after all), Lavan was good about coordinating around potential challenges and communicating with us that there would be an update to the schedule and why.

We talked to many GCs and ended up going with Lavan not bc they were the lowest bid, but bc we felt confident they would do quality work for a reasonable price. They also came off as genuine and trustworthy, and we still think that about them today. They were extremely communicative and helpful throughout the construction process. Fahid's experience and knowledge is a huge benefit to all their clients. He brought up several things during the construction process that we did not consider. We chose not to hire an interior designer so we leaned on Lavan heavily for help with all the finishes and while it was on us to make all the selections, etc. Fahid helped educate us on the benefits of one type of flooring versus another, or what you need to think about if you select a more textured shower tiles versus a smoother one. Lavan is a family run business - we met most of the family during our project! - and you feel that in the way they care about your home. They are absolutely not perfect, but neither am I. The vast majority of colleagues and friends I talked to who had done remodels had nothing but horror stories of their contractor, and that could not be further from our experience with Lavan. I hope to never have to do another remodel but if I did, I wouldn't hesitate to hire Lavan again.

Lavan Construction came highly recommended to us through our friends who had used them to do their remodel. I has heard horror stories about remodeling. Contractors becoming aggressive slowly through the duration of the project, change orders, high variability in timing etc. Both my wife and I are very busy silicon valley professionals with a young kid so we wanted someone who we could completely trust to take care of most things for us at the same time do a very high quality job. One thing off the bat that I noticed about them was they were very open to suggestion in our initial consultation and did technical due diligence in the second meeting (fahid) to point out things no one had pointed out before. I must say we had already hired an architect and a structural engineer but they managed to point out fundamental stuff in the plans that helped us avoid a huge headache later! I was sold right there. Secondly, they gave us a gantt like chart from day1 and always kept us updated about the progress. Construction is a process in which days can easily become weeks and weeks become months. Much of it is beyond their control from what I could tell from our friends experiences but Lavan changed that! They were before time on completion ! Again, we are too busy to keep track of details but wanted to be involved enough to always have the bigger picture. We always knew well in advance when we had to pick out items {tiles, color, accessories} and sometimes Fahid accompanied us on weekends to help us make the choices. I was embarrassed once how much of his time we took one Saturday but he was in no rush at all! We had no change orders apart from the additional stuff me and my wife added as work progressed (additional fireplace and mantle). True to their name, they treat you and your project like their own. These are genuine hardworking honest people. I am kind of surprised I am saying that since past many contractors I have hired, I have never has that experience. I had come to believe this profession and it's people that's what you get! Thank you for proving us wrong Fahid and Moein. You gave us a home far better that we had envisioned. God bless you! PS: Additional point, Fahid had a lot of back and forth with us suggesting us a minor change which would make our kitchen more open. It took him weeks for us to be convinced, he patiently kept at it and eventually we now know how right he was! We are so glad we did what he suggested.

After all the recommended contractors went radio silent... Lavan construction stuck with it and is fantastic. Very honest, very transparent and very loyal to our project. They have been extremely helpful getting my project up and running... from helping me fix my architectural and structural plans to helping me understand the process of a big house renovation. Their pricing was very transparent and they work with me tirelessly to make sure everything is clear so we are all on the same page. They are professionals, which very key to this type of work.

We completed a major remodel of our house. We added new full suite bedroom/bathroom, we completely remodeled our bathrooms, kitchen and family room.We moved walls, plumbing and replaced flooring. From the time they started until they finished it was 3 months, it was as expected per contract and some delays if any was due to county inspection. Lavan construction was not the lowest bidder but they were detailed and patient. This clearly gave us the best impression that they understood the job and how to get it done. They subcontracted most of the work to a variety of skilled workers (carpenters, drywall, electricians, HVAC, plumbers, etc) Everyone that came to our house to work was professional, proficient and worked quietly. Fahid is very patient and extremely professional. He works great at the ground level. Any ideas/changes we came up with, Fahid evaluated patiently and would candidly tell us if it was implementable or needed tweaks. We had to delay our project for a bit due to a medical situation, Fahid and Moein understood the situation and accommodated our requests without any issues. They made our dream house a reality. As in any large project, there were things that had to be corrected and I will say Lavan Construction never debated or dragged its feet on any of them. We are very pleased with the results of our remodel and would not hesitate to hire them again.

They really know their stuff, and Fahid and team are extremely knowledgeable and is able to guide you and help you navigate areas of risk, etc. The 5 most important things for me were - 1) His advice and voice of reason is invaluable, especially since you are undertaking a project that once done you need to be happy with and love and enjoy. 2) Prompt and timely response, and always kept me informed and advised. 3) No cutting corners and attention to detail. 4) No cost overruns. 5) I am dealing with 1 company and contact person on a day to day basis, and they seamlessly manage their teams and subcontractors.

They did the work on time, were generally responsive, quick to take action on my suggestions and did a good job. I will recommend and use them, again.

They met the timelines as quoted in the contract and finished the job on time and to the same dollar amount quoted with no surprises. They also did a quality job and were very thorough.

I cannot say enough about the high quality of work performed to date by Lavan Construction. I hired Lavan Construction to help design and build a new kitchen for my 1950’ era home. I asked Lavan and three other contractors come out to do a walk through and estimate for the remodel. Lavan was the only firm to do an in depth interviews of my wants and needs before coming back with a plan and associated cost estimate. Their years of construction experience were clearly evident as they examined, measured, and asked about what I wanted from the project. They came back to me with a detailed plan outlining the process, individual phases (Design, Structural Support and Remodel) and associated deliverables and costs. We are now in the Structural Support phase and I must say, that throughout the process to date, I have been kept informed about the work, they have brought in specialists (structural engineers) to ensure all work is up to or exceeds code before inspection and worked with me in finding the best materials within my budget. I am truly looking forward to my new kitchen.