Carpenters in Downey, CA

"*Note - My Renovation is in work, I will rate all the parts/processes of my project since its so large individually as it progresses to complete. Project start date: 1 July 2020 / Projected end date 31 October 2020 Living situation: Live in home while project is being done RGE Construction - Rigo (contractor) Part 1: Outside Demo and Plans (Start July 1-Present) I hired RGE Construction (Rigo) to do a large remodel on my home after interviewing 6 other contractors. He seemed very knowledgeable with drawings and his experience seemed on point. He seemed honest and straightforward, sincere and price was very fair after shopping around. We also really liked that he had his own teams of workers to do all the projects, no subcontractors thus far. (He can stand by their work). Prior, he also showed us a local project (another large renovation in work) which is now completed. Recently 9/18/2020 he showed us another local renovation he was starting. (he's not afraid to show his work) The Demo outside was stucco removal, concrete removal, ground leveling, removing half of the homes roof and completely removing a den and bedroom to be completely rebuilt at a different level (same as rest of the home). Current work also completed is they had to add a very large and thick pad of foundation for my new den/bedroom. They framed and dug up the trenches for the home extensions, we are waiting on a city inspector for them to move forward at this time. The timeline has been progressively thus far, when his team does show up they do a great job staying focused and being very productive with completing their tasks. His team has shown up on time, all the time and they work until they are finished, not on a quote, clock out time. There has been times when a date was given that his team will arrive and it didnt happen, but I did receive a call/text explaining why and when the new arrival date will be. (courtesy). My plans that I had another engineer do had to be reworked, luckily for me, Rigo had his own engineer to help with the adjustments. I reside in the City of Downey, and its during the Coronavirus time, so its been a slow process. It seems that my plans are finally approved and we are now moving forward. (9/18/20) **A few bonus mentions** 1) During the trench digging in the backyard, Rigo had to remove the air conditioner out of the way to dig the trench, and this would leave us without an air conditioner for the remainder of the project. Rigo took it upon himself to have my AC temporarily relocated so that my stay at home wife and 5 middle age to young kids and I can make it through the summer heat. 2) During the demo removal in the front yard, my water main was busted. It was probably the original 1954 one and badly corroded anyhow. Rigo ensured that we wouldnt go a single day without water and got it fixed immediately! He even had our 3/4in line upgraded to a 1in line, my water bill is now less due to my main no longer having 6-8 eroded holes in my line. 3) No, quote, Mickey Mouse Work. So far everything done looks professional, from the work done to the clean up. He and his team are professional, and if he sees something wrong, he ensures to make it right. **The bottom line** So far my project has started off well and my wife and I are pleased and thankful to be working with Rigo. My project end date is scheduled for 31st October 2020 and however Rigo schedules his workers to complete my project (time/dates), Im confident he will meet his timeline, thats the type of professional I believe Im dealing with here. My wife and I are very excited to see continued progress with October just around the corner. Next Review- Part 2: Foundation Pour Front and Back / Backyard concrete w/ Front yard walkways / Framing front and back home extensions."

"Very professional and the quality of work was excellent for the money. Completed work on time"

"We needed to replace windows and a sliding door in the house. It took much faster than expected. The stuff at the office were honest and quick to reply. I am very satisfied."

"Great company! They delivered as they promised. Professional work from start to finish. You can tell the difference between old and new windows. Our house looks like new with this windows. Thank you for excellent work."

"I have use different company and this company is honest and extremely responsive, they take consideration my situation and job very quick. Customer service is good. Will recommend."

"Norman was great to work with. He gave us a fair estimate, worked with the tenant's schedule, and it was a job well done. I have strongly suggested to my property management people that they need to keep Norman's number on speed-dial for my projects. Great experience. Thanks!"

"Very friendly. J would recommend his services"

"As a new homeowner, I was at first concerned about hiring contractors for home improvements for my condo. Being a realtor myself, I'd heard some horror stories. However, this is why referrals are so very important; for my second window quote I was put in touch with Alex at Home 2 Renovate. From the original handshake, the thorough quotation and the hierarchy at the company providing samples to my HOA (for their approval) to the installation of the windows and sliding door, it was painless and stress-free for myself. The install itself was an eye opener; the guys worked fast & efficiently, and really knew what they were doing, even on my second story windows. Living close to Sunset Blvd, the first major benefit I noticed was the significant sound difference compared to my old windows, its simply amazing! They look great, I'm over the moon. In my line of work, I won't hesitate to recommend Alex and the team. Look forward to working with you more in the future, thanks guys!"

About us: "Hours vary by location. Check website. The Container Store's Custom Closet services are dedicated to helping you design and install your perfect custom closet, shelving system, closet organizers, closet systems and custom shelving through Elfa, Avera and Laren closet designs through one of our 90+ locations, or entirely virtually. Includes free in-home, in-store or virtual consultation, and free measurement & installation services for walk-in closets, reach-in closets, kitchen & pantry shelving, garage shelving & more."

About us: "Hours vary by location. Check website. The Container Store's Custom Closet services are dedicated to helping you design and install your perfect custom closet, shelving system, closet organizers, closet systems and custom shelving through Elfa, Avera and Laren closet designs through one of our 90+ locations, or entirely virtually. Includes free in-home, in-store or virtual consultation, and free measurement & installation services for walk-in closets, reach-in closets, kitchen & pantry shelving, garage shelving & more."

"Juan is a very motivated worker and always willing to help explain his process to his clients."

"I like how they left the landscape, the price was amazing, very communicating, and they answered all my phone calls, very please with the service."

"I couldn't be more satisfied with Gorilla Corp service and professional. From the beginning Mike handle my insurance claim negotiated with the insurance company and adjuster to make sure I wasn't getting short change and getting the value I deserve. The repairs work was professionally done. His crew was very friendly and helpful as well as the work came out beautiful five out of five stars. I will definitely recommended Gorilla Corp"

"Tom communicated clearly from the quoting process till the end of the project. His quote was fair. This was a custom project to build a frame to install my barn doors. Tom saw my vision and included helpful adjustments of his own. We had a small hiccup with an item on back order for 2-3 months. Tom pivoted, developed an alternate plan and executed it to my approval. Tom is personable yet professional and cares about doing the project correctly and completely. I had an additional house project that the team helped to complete. I am very satisfied with the work"

"The office lady was wonderful - very friendly and helpful. The guys came out, measured, quoted a price, which was very reasonable, and ordered and installed my window when they promised. They cleaned up and left everything very neat. I'm very happy with them They all did an excellent job!"

"Installed new closets. Love them!!! Doing garage next!"

"Will definitely be using this company again. Reasonable prices, completed on time. Cleaned area work was done could not tell anyone had been there other than my new shower. Thank you"

"This job was to renovate my home in preparation to sell it in early March. It consisted of a kitchen and 3 bathroom upgrade, flooring and lighting fixture replacement, painting and removal of 3 popcorn ceilings. Beginning the second week of January, the entire job was completed within 6 weeks. When first hired, the principal of Palm Construction carefully tuned in to my specific needs and targeted timeframe, offering succinct suggestions respects colors, style and quality of products used. Specialists in each trade worked cohesively with each other, as well as alongside other contractors that I had personally hired separately for windows and pool replaster. Although I had intended to live in the property during the renovation, I quickly realized that my occupancy was impeding progress, so I made the decision to vacate the premises. This was especially important during the removal of popcorn ceilings which contained asbestos. The work moved seamlessly from the removal of kitchen counters, sink, cabinet doors, appliances and flooring to the demolition of 3 bathrooms. Timely mutual decisions were made about fixtures, mirrors, flooring, sinks, vanities, paint and hardware, allowing the job to progress steadily to reach very precise goals. Along the way, it was determined that the air ducts needed replacing and AC would be a welcome addition to the total job. These issues were discussed and explained clearly and quoted at a reasonable cost - so I decided to add the change orders. Although I had never been involved with a home renovation in the past, I was very impressed with the patience and care taken to communicate with me throughout the entire job. I was a demanding customer with an expectation of perfectionism and Palm Construction was up for the challenge. Beyond the scope of the original job, Palm went above and beyond with finishing touches and little extras here and there. They've come back to help me even after completion of the job, when I needed some additional retrofits for my appliance installation, which was not even part of the original job. I know that I can count on Palm Construction to be responsive and willing for anything that may come up in the future. I learned that they are a GC that you can totally trust and rely on. In summary, I am in awe of the completed work. My friends and neighbors are astonished with the transformation of my home. The end product is flawless and most impressive. My realtor has already offered Palm Construction opportunities for other jobs. My neighbors have asked for their contact information to get quotes. I highly recommend Palm Construction for your renovation work, whether it is a large or small job. During the 6 weeks of this job, I got to know the principal, Guy Yaakov, and his team. Despite the complexities of the job and the incidental issues that came up, the personal follow-through and attention paid to all questions and requests were taken care of expeditiously and professionally. I couldn't be happier, plus, I made a friend. Thanks, Guy!!!!"

"Thus company really cares about their customers and doing good work at fair prices. Adam goes the extra mile to make sure things are going well."

"I am so very pleased with the finished installation of all the doors in my home. Randy with Superior stairs and doors installed 9 doors in one day. All of which needed to be customized to fit our irregular sized doorways. Randy provided customized work with a true craftsmens eye. He worked efficiently and was focused on the job at hand in order to complete it in one day. I am thankful to have had Randy with Superior stairs and doors come out to my home. I would recommend them without hesitation. Thank You Randy for being such a friendly, honest, Professional."