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HA My Design, Inc.

4.97(
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HA My Design, Inc.

4.97(
300
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
14 years of experience

H&A MY DESIGN boasts competent professionals with collective experience in offering quality home improvement services all over Los Angeles. Aside from having undertaken countless projects all over the state, we take pride in delivering diverse world-class remodeling and repair works to all homeowners. Don't work with Mobile home owners , Non bi-lingual , or Renters, or Any COMMERCIAL .

"Workmen were professional and did an excellent job. Could not be happier with the results."

Melanie L on August 2025

H&A MY DESIGN boasts competent professionals with collective experience in offering quality home improvement services all over Los Angeles. Aside from having undertaken countless projects all over the state, we take pride in delivering diverse world-class remodeling and repair works to all homeowners. Don't work with Mobile home owners , Non bi-lingual , or Renters, or Any COMMERCIAL .

"Workmen were professional and did an excellent job. Could not be happier with the results."

Melanie L on August 2025


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USA Home Remodeling

5.00(
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USA Home Remodeling

5.00(
36
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Customers say: Quick response
4 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

For the team at USA Home Remodeling, home design is our greatest passion. We prioritize unparalleled customer service with integrity, transparency, and a superior work ethic. Our entire team sticks closely to budgets and timelines, and we understand how careful and attentive management skills are required to successfully bring off a project. USA Home Remodeling is fully licensed, bonded and insured. We strive to achieve results homeowners couldn’t even dream of, giving you home renovations and remodels that exceed all expectations. How do we do it? With a skilled team of experts from a wide range of backgrounds and disciplines – each of them leaders in their respective fields. Between us, we have more than 20 years of experience and an unmatched network of connections and suppliers, allowing us to bring you the very best service on the market.

"Updated bathroom turned out beautiful! From brown and dreary to light and bright!! New countertops, tile, lighting, faucets and sink. I appreciate the great communication, timely arrival and skilled talent to complete every task. Great care taken to shield the rest of the bedroom from dust and debris and the team did a good job of cleaning up after the job was done. Thank you Isaac for your quick work, attention to detail and timely completion! Just waiting for the shower door install (can't wait!!)."

Lauretta S on November 2025

For the team at USA Home Remodeling, home design is our greatest passion. We prioritize unparalleled customer service with integrity, transparency, and a superior work ethic. Our entire team sticks closely to budgets and timelines, and we understand how careful and attentive management skills are required to successfully bring off a project. USA Home Remodeling is fully licensed, bonded and insured. We strive to achieve results homeowners couldn’t even dream of, giving you home renovations and remodels that exceed all expectations. How do we do it? With a skilled team of experts from a wide range of backgrounds and disciplines – each of them leaders in their respective fields. Between us, we have more than 20 years of experience and an unmatched network of connections and suppliers, allowing us to bring you the very best service on the market.

"Updated bathroom turned out beautiful! From brown and dreary to light and bright!! New countertops, tile, lighting, faucets and sink. I appreciate the great communication, timely arrival and skilled talent to complete every task. Great care taken to shield the rest of the bedroom from dust and debris and the team did a good job of cleaning up after the job was done. Thank you Isaac for your quick work, attention to detail and timely completion! Just waiting for the shower door install (can't wait!!)."

Lauretta S on November 2025


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JVEC, INC.

4.93(
231
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JVEC, INC.

4.93(
231
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
51 years of experience

JVEC Inc. Electrical contractor is a small business solution provider for all electrical products and services. We have been in business for 45 years. Our mission is to provide unsurpassed customer service to all of our customers regardless of the project size. Please call our office to schedule your estimate 714-551-9841.

"52-YEAR BUSINESS!!! Jack Vardiman is the TOP electrician to effectively fix/set up your essential electrical systems. Checked Angie's List and selected JVEC Inc. in Brea. Jaclyn provided outstanding customer service and immediately set up an appointment. Jack's knowledge is encyclopedic; his skill is utmost; and his actions are meticulous. He instantly recognized an older GE circuit panel and efficiently replaced the damaged breaker with the appropriate part. Furthermore, the repair fee was very reasonable."

Stella Y on October 2025

JVEC Inc. Electrical contractor is a small business solution provider for all electrical products and services. We have been in business for 45 years. Our mission is to provide unsurpassed customer service to all of our customers regardless of the project size. Please call our office to schedule your estimate 714-551-9841.

"52-YEAR BUSINESS!!! Jack Vardiman is the TOP electrician to effectively fix/set up your essential electrical systems. Checked Angie's List and selected JVEC Inc. in Brea. Jaclyn provided outstanding customer service and immediately set up an appointment. Jack's knowledge is encyclopedic; his skill is utmost; and his actions are meticulous. He instantly recognized an older GE circuit panel and efficiently replaced the damaged breaker with the appropriate part. Furthermore, the repair fee was very reasonable."

Stella Y on October 2025


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OC Home Builders, Inc.

4.94(
103
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OC Home Builders, Inc.

4.94(
103
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
21 years of experience

OC HOME BUILDERS, INC. is a FAMILY-owned business, working to achieve excellence since 2004. We service all of Orange County. Our goal is that you LOVE the End Result! Please call or TEXT for your FREE estimate (714) 330-9031. We look forward to BUILDING something Beautiful together! Jim is an EXPERT BUILDER & a MASTER at his craft! America is a skilled communicator. Assuring that clients know what to expect next & that each project is held to the highest standards. We are fully licensed, bonded and insured! Our crew is dedicated to building quality construction, including FULL HOME RENOVATIONS, ROOM ADDITIONS, ADU’S, KITCHEN REMODELS, BATHROOM REMODELS, WINDOW & DOOR REPLACEMENTS, GARAGE CONVERSIONS & MORE! We are proud recipients of the “Angi Super Service Award" since 2012, along with other prestigious awards. Meeting & exceeding client expectations for 25 years and counting! We LOVE what we do, and we hope it shows in the end results! CALL or TEXT us for a FREE ESTIMATE (714) 330-9031 Let’s build something beautiful together! CSLB# 1035464

"I will always hire Oc home builders. I have been using them for years. Great attention to detail that sets them apart from others."

maelin h on April 2025

OC HOME BUILDERS, INC. is a FAMILY-owned business, working to achieve excellence since 2004. We service all of Orange County. Our goal is that you LOVE the End Result! Please call or TEXT for your FREE estimate (714) 330-9031. We look forward to BUILDING something Beautiful together! Jim is an EXPERT BUILDER & a MASTER at his craft! America is a skilled communicator. Assuring that clients know what to expect next & that each project is held to the highest standards. We are fully licensed, bonded and insured! Our crew is dedicated to building quality construction, including FULL HOME RENOVATIONS, ROOM ADDITIONS, ADU’S, KITCHEN REMODELS, BATHROOM REMODELS, WINDOW & DOOR REPLACEMENTS, GARAGE CONVERSIONS & MORE! We are proud recipients of the “Angi Super Service Award" since 2012, along with other prestigious awards. Meeting & exceeding client expectations for 25 years and counting! We LOVE what we do, and we hope it shows in the end results! CALL or TEXT us for a FREE ESTIMATE (714) 330-9031 Let’s build something beautiful together! CSLB# 1035464

"I will always hire Oc home builders. I have been using them for years. Great attention to detail that sets them apart from others."

maelin h on April 2025


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AGA Construction Inc

4.64(
143
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AGA Construction Inc

4.64(
143
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
19 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

FREE estimates and 10% off for Angi's List members! A.G.A Construction, Inc. is a licensed, bonded and insured, full-service construction company. We offer services in both residential and commercial remodeling including, but not limited to, new construction, room additions, kitchen and bathroom remodeling. Our mission at A.G.A Construction is to provide excellent customer satisfaction and top-quality work. We work hard to maintain high standards of exceptional customer service and superiority that has become expected of us over the years. Whatever your remodeling needs are, we take the necessary time to discuss with you the wide variety of options, products, styles, specification and your desired budget available in order to make your vision a reality. When working with our team you can be sure that your remodeling project will exceed your expectations. With any remodeling job, a project is only as good as its foundation. The same is true for our company, which is built on a foundation of trust and strong relationships with our clients. As our saying goes “When we are done, you will be happy, and until you are happy, we are not done.”

"We started the process of building our detached ADU at the beginning of 2022. We hired an Architect, who drew up a plan to build a 1200 sq ft, 3 bedroom 2.5 bathroom house. After 14 months of waiting and addressing revisions required by the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety we got our permit in “Ready to Issue” status. While waiting for city approval, we all started looking for a fair, reliable and honest contractor who would do good/solid construction. We started the process of interviewing contractors and getting bids for the job. After several meetings and several bids, we met Micky Kanian with “AGA Construction”. We found Micky on Yelp. One of his references took us thru an ADU that Micky and team built for his elderly mother-in-law to live in. This family could not say enough good things about Micky and team. They took us thru the property and explained their experience in great detail. We saw another beautiful AGA project, a 5k sq ft + project that was in progress and really knew that day that we’d found our contractor. We weren’t quite ready to pull the trigger for personal reasons, so we put the project on hold. Meanwhile, we continued to collect a couple of other bids that were already in progress. During this process, AGA kept in touch with us. They checked in every few weeks or so, without being pushy or intrusive. After a delay of about 9 months, we decided to move forward with AGA construction. No one is a tougher critic than me. I was dreading this project because of the amount of stress that I knew we’d be under. Both financially and mentally. We’ve all heard and/or lived thru the horror of a construction project gone wrong. I won’t bury the lead any further. We love our ADU!!!!! We started the project on Jan 31st of 2024. We were told that the project would take 6-8 months. We lost the first 6 weeks or so with the heavy rains from last year, but even with that delay, we were mostly done with the project by the middle of August. We ran into the “expected” unknowns and surprises – all dealt with fairly and quickly by Micky and team. I would like to call out Joachin who was amazing. We always felt like we were in the best of qualified hands during this entire process. All inspections were signed off, the last checks were written, and we now have a gorgeous new home behind the main house on that property. We were so happy with the project and trusted Micky and Joachin so much, that we immediately launched a second project of gutting and renovating a very large master bathroom for my In-Laws. That job started on September 23rd and was done the first or second week of November as promised. It would’ve been done sooner, but we had a little “client indecision” that cost us about a week or two. All in all, I would highly recommend Micky and his crew, and we plan to use them for as long as they are in business or until my family and I run out of projects."

howard w on February 2025

FREE estimates and 10% off for Angi's List members! A.G.A Construction, Inc. is a licensed, bonded and insured, full-service construction company. We offer services in both residential and commercial remodeling including, but not limited to, new construction, room additions, kitchen and bathroom remodeling. Our mission at A.G.A Construction is to provide excellent customer satisfaction and top-quality work. We work hard to maintain high standards of exceptional customer service and superiority that has become expected of us over the years. Whatever your remodeling needs are, we take the necessary time to discuss with you the wide variety of options, products, styles, specification and your desired budget available in order to make your vision a reality. When working with our team you can be sure that your remodeling project will exceed your expectations. With any remodeling job, a project is only as good as its foundation. The same is true for our company, which is built on a foundation of trust and strong relationships with our clients. As our saying goes “When we are done, you will be happy, and until you are happy, we are not done.”

"We started the process of building our detached ADU at the beginning of 2022. We hired an Architect, who drew up a plan to build a 1200 sq ft, 3 bedroom 2.5 bathroom house. After 14 months of waiting and addressing revisions required by the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety we got our permit in “Ready to Issue” status. While waiting for city approval, we all started looking for a fair, reliable and honest contractor who would do good/solid construction. We started the process of interviewing contractors and getting bids for the job. After several meetings and several bids, we met Micky Kanian with “AGA Construction”. We found Micky on Yelp. One of his references took us thru an ADU that Micky and team built for his elderly mother-in-law to live in. This family could not say enough good things about Micky and team. They took us thru the property and explained their experience in great detail. We saw another beautiful AGA project, a 5k sq ft + project that was in progress and really knew that day that we’d found our contractor. We weren’t quite ready to pull the trigger for personal reasons, so we put the project on hold. Meanwhile, we continued to collect a couple of other bids that were already in progress. During this process, AGA kept in touch with us. They checked in every few weeks or so, without being pushy or intrusive. After a delay of about 9 months, we decided to move forward with AGA construction. No one is a tougher critic than me. I was dreading this project because of the amount of stress that I knew we’d be under. Both financially and mentally. We’ve all heard and/or lived thru the horror of a construction project gone wrong. I won’t bury the lead any further. We love our ADU!!!!! We started the project on Jan 31st of 2024. We were told that the project would take 6-8 months. We lost the first 6 weeks or so with the heavy rains from last year, but even with that delay, we were mostly done with the project by the middle of August. We ran into the “expected” unknowns and surprises – all dealt with fairly and quickly by Micky and team. I would like to call out Joachin who was amazing. We always felt like we were in the best of qualified hands during this entire process. All inspections were signed off, the last checks were written, and we now have a gorgeous new home behind the main house on that property. We were so happy with the project and trusted Micky and Joachin so much, that we immediately launched a second project of gutting and renovating a very large master bathroom for my In-Laws. That job started on September 23rd and was done the first or second week of November as promised. It would’ve been done sooner, but we had a little “client indecision” that cost us about a week or two. All in all, I would highly recommend Micky and his crew, and we plan to use them for as long as they are in business or until my family and I run out of projects."

howard w on February 2025


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The Home Remodeling Guys, Inc.

5.00(
30
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The Home Remodeling Guys, Inc.

5.00(
30
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
3 years of experience

At The Home Remodeling Guys, we are dedicated to transforming your living space into the home of your dreams. Specializing in kitchen and bathroom remodeling, as well as general and complete home renovations, we offer a wide range of services to enhance both the functionality and beauty of your home. With a team of experienced professionals, we take pride in delivering high-quality craftsmanship, attention to detail, and personalized solutions tailored to your unique style and needs. Whether you're looking to update a single room or undertake a full home transformation, The Home Remodeling Guys are here to bring your vision to life with expertise and care.

"We hired The Home Remodeling Guys to remodel both bathrooms in our home, and the results are fantastic. From the initial consultation to the final touches, their team was reliable, skilled, and easy to work with. They helped us modernize both spaces with updated vanities, new tile work, lighting, and fixtures. One of the bathrooms had some plumbing challenges, but they handled it quickly and professionally without delaying the schedule. The crew was respectful of our home, kept the workspace clean, and stayed on track with the timeline and budget. Communication was consistent throughout, and they were always available to answer questions or offer helpful suggestions. Both bathrooms now look fresh, functional, and beautifully done—we’ve gotten tons of compliments already! We wouldn’t hesitate to work with The Home Remodeling Guys again and recommend them to anyone looking for top-quality remodeling work."

Thomas B on July 2025

At The Home Remodeling Guys, we are dedicated to transforming your living space into the home of your dreams. Specializing in kitchen and bathroom remodeling, as well as general and complete home renovations, we offer a wide range of services to enhance both the functionality and beauty of your home. With a team of experienced professionals, we take pride in delivering high-quality craftsmanship, attention to detail, and personalized solutions tailored to your unique style and needs. Whether you're looking to update a single room or undertake a full home transformation, The Home Remodeling Guys are here to bring your vision to life with expertise and care.

"We hired The Home Remodeling Guys to remodel both bathrooms in our home, and the results are fantastic. From the initial consultation to the final touches, their team was reliable, skilled, and easy to work with. They helped us modernize both spaces with updated vanities, new tile work, lighting, and fixtures. One of the bathrooms had some plumbing challenges, but they handled it quickly and professionally without delaying the schedule. The crew was respectful of our home, kept the workspace clean, and stayed on track with the timeline and budget. Communication was consistent throughout, and they were always available to answer questions or offer helpful suggestions. Both bathrooms now look fresh, functional, and beautifully done—we’ve gotten tons of compliments already! We wouldn’t hesitate to work with The Home Remodeling Guys again and recommend them to anyone looking for top-quality remodeling work."

Thomas B on July 2025


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Ameriproj, Inc.

5.00(
26
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Approved Pro

Ameriproj, Inc.

5.00(
26
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
4 years of experience

Here at AmeriProj, Inc. we pride ourselves in providing our customers with skilled and professional remodeling, maintenance and repair solutions. Our expertise and superior customer service work hand in hand to create a simple and affordable way to take care of your needs at a great price. Every customer deserves the best, and that's what we focus on. Every job is carefully analyzed and it is rigorously inspected to insure all customer needs are met and the outcome meets highest industry safety and quality standards. Our dedication to our customers ensures we are living up to standards of trust, so that our customers can feel confident of the job being well done. We look forward to meeting with you.

"Matt is very skilled and professional. He cares deeply about getting things done safely and accurately and pays great attention to details."

Farzad M on March 2025

Here at AmeriProj, Inc. we pride ourselves in providing our customers with skilled and professional remodeling, maintenance and repair solutions. Our expertise and superior customer service work hand in hand to create a simple and affordable way to take care of your needs at a great price. Every customer deserves the best, and that's what we focus on. Every job is carefully analyzed and it is rigorously inspected to insure all customer needs are met and the outcome meets highest industry safety and quality standards. Our dedication to our customers ensures we are living up to standards of trust, so that our customers can feel confident of the job being well done. We look forward to meeting with you.

"Matt is very skilled and professional. He cares deeply about getting things done safely and accurately and pays great attention to details."

Farzad M on March 2025


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C & M Kitchen Cabinets Inc

4.80(
56
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C & M Kitchen Cabinets Inc

4.80(
56
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
47 years of experience

You can have the lasting beauty of the fine custom cabinets. We offer custom-built cabinets and refacing to enhance the beauty of your kitchen or bathrooms at a price to fit your budget. When it comes to fine workmanship, "C & M is second to none". Our cabinet designs are not mass produced, but individually designed to fit your specific needs. We do all of our own design, fabrication, finishing, and installation. C & M is a family owned operation based in Huntington Beach since 1977. Thanks to our many satisfied customers we are proudly a referral driven Business. C & M proudly provides the superior quality and workmanship that our customers demand at a price you can afford. When you want the best, Call C & M Kitchen Cabinets. 7 employees. Uses subs for counter tops & electrical. Cost is determined by the job. No travel charges apply. License #384045.

"It went very well. Our cabinets turned out beautiful. Jacque is very knowledgeable with many years of experience. He was dependable and pleasant to work with."

David D on August 2025

You can have the lasting beauty of the fine custom cabinets. We offer custom-built cabinets and refacing to enhance the beauty of your kitchen or bathrooms at a price to fit your budget. When it comes to fine workmanship, "C & M is second to none". Our cabinet designs are not mass produced, but individually designed to fit your specific needs. We do all of our own design, fabrication, finishing, and installation. C & M is a family owned operation based in Huntington Beach since 1977. Thanks to our many satisfied customers we are proudly a referral driven Business. C & M proudly provides the superior quality and workmanship that our customers demand at a price you can afford. When you want the best, Call C & M Kitchen Cabinets. 7 employees. Uses subs for counter tops & electrical. Cost is determined by the job. No travel charges apply. License #384045.

"It went very well. Our cabinets turned out beautiful. Jacque is very knowledgeable with many years of experience. He was dependable and pleasant to work with."

David D on August 2025


"It went very very well, Pier was very professional, very diligent. He oversaw a group of roof workers and he made sure they did everything exactly correctly. The roof looks fantastic and we are very happy with the work."

Daniel L on August 2025

With over 30 years of experience. Email address [email protected]. Owner operated. No subs. Cost is determined by the job. No travel charges. No service fee. Award winning.

"It went very very well, Pier was very professional, very diligent. He oversaw a group of roof workers and he made sure they did everything exactly correctly. The roof looks fantastic and we are very happy with the work."

Daniel L on August 2025


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Horizon Construction & Remodeling, Inc.

4.81(
123
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Horizon Construction & Remodeling, Inc.

4.81(
123
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
19 years of experience

Thanks for choosing Horizon Construction & Remodeling, Inc. We look forward to building your ideas into reality. With over 20 years of combined construction experience, we provide satisfaction. VISIT OUR SHOWROOM: 614 .S. EUCLID ST, FULLERTON CA 92832 Horizon Construction & Remodeling provides a vast range of services for all of your construction and renovations needs. While home construction and remodeling can be exciting, choosing the right contractor for your project is essential. You need a local builder in your area who is experienced and known to have completed the work on time as promised. You want a licensed contractor you can trust to be ethical and known for his integrity. We are your friendly contractor. We strive to provide a high end services and outstanding build quality, while keeping within your budget and time frames.

"I met Marc with Horizon when they first did a project back in 2011. They installed a brand-new kitchen in my home! I loved it and loved them, and shortly after, had them completely update two bathrooms! Again, super happy!! I had them then do some smaller projects, removing a ceiling soffit and rounding out the ceiling in a way that even Marc was super impressed!! Later, I had them remove a chimney from the family room, which created a whole new space in my home!! I was set for a while, but when I decided I wanted an attached patio cover out back, of course I reached out to them again. We discussed what I was looking for, what was available, and came up with a great plan. Marc personally worked with me throughout the entire process, always keeping me up-to-date on when things were going to happen. And as always, their contractors were polite, respectful, professional, tidy, and really seem to enjoy what they do! They will continue to be my go-to contractors for all my remodeling proje"

JACQUELINE C on December 2025

Thanks for choosing Horizon Construction & Remodeling, Inc. We look forward to building your ideas into reality. With over 20 years of combined construction experience, we provide satisfaction. VISIT OUR SHOWROOM: 614 .S. EUCLID ST, FULLERTON CA 92832 Horizon Construction & Remodeling provides a vast range of services for all of your construction and renovations needs. While home construction and remodeling can be exciting, choosing the right contractor for your project is essential. You need a local builder in your area who is experienced and known to have completed the work on time as promised. You want a licensed contractor you can trust to be ethical and known for his integrity. We are your friendly contractor. We strive to provide a high end services and outstanding build quality, while keeping within your budget and time frames.

"I met Marc with Horizon when they first did a project back in 2011. They installed a brand-new kitchen in my home! I loved it and loved them, and shortly after, had them completely update two bathrooms! Again, super happy!! I had them then do some smaller projects, removing a ceiling soffit and rounding out the ceiling in a way that even Marc was super impressed!! Later, I had them remove a chimney from the family room, which created a whole new space in my home!! I was set for a while, but when I decided I wanted an attached patio cover out back, of course I reached out to them again. We discussed what I was looking for, what was available, and came up with a great plan. Marc personally worked with me throughout the entire process, always keeping me up-to-date on when things were going to happen. And as always, their contractors were polite, respectful, professional, tidy, and really seem to enjoy what they do! They will continue to be my go-to contractors for all my remodeling proje"

JACQUELINE C on December 2025

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FAQs for stair railing installation projects in Santa Ana, 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 Santa Ana, CA homeowners’ guide to stair railing installation services

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.