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"My wife and I have hired RainforestLA for four separate landscaping and design projects (turf, fence, concrete, stepping stones, etc.) and are always amazed with the final product. They do amazing quality work that lasts year after year. We could not recommend them more and look forward to hiring them again."

"     Wes is the owner of the company and is hands-on at every juncture.  He and his crew were professional and responsive.  His initial bid was about 20% more than comparable, but we elected to go with his company as we were interested in a high-quality build.  I must say - I believe we got more than what we paid for.  The finished product is amazing.  The quality of Wes' work is unmatched.  He makes sure that everything is done right - down to all the structural and grading details that may not be evident from the surface. 
     It took three months for him to start our job, but he was up front and honest about this when he gave us the bid.  He states that he only takes one job on at a time and I can confirm that this is the case as his crew was at our house almost every day.  I say almost every day since our job had a number of delays by the heavy rains this winter.  Our yard used to mini-flood with each heavy rain making it difficult to do any construction in when wet.  The drainage now is amazing with no more lakes in our yard after the rain.  
     He worked with us on all the details of the design including grass and plant selection, stone selection (pavers, stone for the side of the island, and granite for the top of the island), and light selection.  The building inspector commented on how well the gas lines, water pipes, drainage, and electrical were done.  We have a new house and the project construction superintendent came over to see what we were doing and commented "wow, this guy does things the right way".  
     There were several curveballs that popped up throughout the job that Wes dealt with very professionally.  There were delays due to rain as mentioned, but also due to the granite fabricator making an error and the granite had to be completely re-cut and re-done (no additional cost to us of course) and the built-in BBQ had to then be tweaked to fit the re-cut granite.  Wes was sure to fix everything and his words were always "I want you to be completely happy with everything".  I certainly am.  I will be using his company again in the future for sure as we also have a side yard to do later this year.   
      I am not sure to convey how impressed I am with the quality of work and professionalism that Wes and his company deliver.  Don't dismiss the higher price of his bid.  You get what you pay for.  I have neighbors that used cut-rate contractors and they have had major headaches and are not happy with their experiences.  I am happy to tell Wes that I am completely happy with my experience. 


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"I had the pleasure of working with Solorio Grading & Excavations for a recent project, and I couldn’t be more impressed with their professionalism and expertise. From the initial consultation to the final cleanup, their team was efficient, friendly, and highly skilled. They tackled the job with precision, ensuring that everything was completed on time and to the highest standard. The equipment was top-notch, and their attention to detail was evident in the quality of the work. I highly recommend Solorio Grading and Excavations for any grading or excavation needs—trustworthy, reliable, and outstanding service all around!"

"He was actually excellent. He didn't try to come out here and sell me a bunch of stuff that I didn't need. This guy came out and within 45 minutes, it was a done deal. It was extraordinarily reasonable. They showed up on time. If I have any other problems or anything, I'll definitely use them again. They were excellent. He charged more because he had to get onto the roof of my house and they had to go a sewer vent pipe on the roof 'cause I didn't have an access at ground level or theough the bathroom. His machine had a snake that went 150 feet out and he went all the way out at about 120 feet or so to get to the main problem that I was dealing with. He's very informative. He was very good at what he did in getting it done so I would definitely use him again if I ever have a problem. They were excellent throughout. They had a very quick response and took care of the business. They didn't leave any messes, didn't try to oversell me in anything I didn't need or anything like that. It was a pretty basic service but it was at a high level."

"It went well. Workers showed up on time and repaired the flashing. It was definitely a job needed to be done by professionals who had experience. I'm capable, but it wasn't a job that I felt I could do on my own."

"We were looking to improve the energy efficiency of our house as we knew we had problems with the insulation and windows. My wife called several companies and after her research, we decided to hire SES builders to do an energy audit so we better understand what we can do to to make it better. When we got the results, we met with SES builder’s project manager Eli so we will go over the needed work so the house will be more efficient. We were fascinated with the knowledge and the fact that we didn’t got pressured by him to do anything. This was the reason why we decided to hire them for the work which included: New insulation at the attic, exterior special paint, upgrade our electrical panel and replacing all the windows. Eli made sure to keep us informed about the progress of the work, his team were able to handle all the issues that came up and were very professional and efficient by making sure that everything will go smoothly. We were so impressed with the work that we decided to let them take care of the back yard and to do the landscape for us and we must state that it also came out gorgeous! We want to thank Eli for his great service during this remodeling project. It was a pleasure working with him and we would strongly recommend him and SES builders to whomever is interesting in any type of remodeling!"

"Tito was referred to us by our contractor and it was a pleasure working with him! We needed an extension for our shower valve. The entire process was smooth and stress-free. The communication was EXCELLENT (I can't emphasize this enough!) and we were kept up to date throughout the entire process--we were able to text which was so convenient. While he was here, he explained everything clearly, showed me the issue, and how he would be able to fix it. I also really appreciated that when he arrived and saw I had a mask on, he immediately offered to put a mask on without me having to ask. For people who live with someone who is immunocompromised or feel more comfortable masking, you can feel safe and comfortable while Tito is working in your home. Tito is professional, friendly, honest, knowledgeable, and detailed. I highly recommend his services and will definitely call him in the future if we need his expertise and help!"

"The crew of three worked about five days all told. Arrived early  and on time, worked steadily and quietly all five days. Took careful pains to keep the site clean and after finishing, even vacuumed the soil and plantings to remove chips and dust. The job was finished on time and with no noise or racket, even though a masonry wall was being demolished. The whole crew was cheerful and polite throughout.
It could not have been done better, and the results were exactly as described in the detailed contract. Hard to imagine a better job. the only possible criticism was that Thomas is a little pricey, but everything was done according to the contracts and on time."

"Original estimate and proposal was handled in professional manner. Everything was fully explained and there was no pressure or "snow job". Everything was itemized and put in writing. The "free" hot water heater was not needed so received a credit of $1300.
The five man crew arrived on schedule and got to work immediately.  Met with supervisor Mark and foreman Jose and reviewed job.
The crew laid down tarps for dirt control (looked good at first, but wasn't that effective. Attic insulation was still tracked in house  They did attempt to vacuum everything up.)
Crew didn't have a ladder so they used mine. No big deal.
They all worked really hard and there was no loafing around. Had the walls opened and new pipe laid out and ready to go the first day.They didn't hesitate in working late. Made the ordeal of having to have a re-pipe bearable. It was great to still have water all day and that night.
The crew were very polite and friendly and we enjoyed their presence.
They really appreciated the free lunch we gave them and helped cement our relationship. They all deserved a "Gold Star" for their outstanding work.
The next day layout was completed, old pipe removed and new tied in. New piping was flushed and  pressure tested. No leaks.
As a former building inspector, I was very impressed by their professionalism, work ethics and attitude. It's very rare to have someone "do it right the first time".The following day the drywall came and repaired all the walls that had been demo'd. Outstanding job.
 Only a few negatives:
Cleanup. 
Attic insulation that had been pushed aside was not put back.(still not done)
They also missed some shock absorbers which the building inspector caught. Jose came back the next day and took care of the them.  Bathroom exhaust fan had been stepped on and pushed down below the ceiling. Drywall man attempted repairs. OK..
Piping could have been flushed a little longer to get all debris out. Minor.
Overall I am very pleased with the work. Price was a big OUCH!
UPDATE!
It has been several months now and I find the installation was not as great as I thought.  Rather than moving the ceiling insulation, they installed the pipes on the roof rafters. Pipe insulation inadequate; water too cold in winter and scalding hot in summer. Don't let them take short cut!
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"The entire process from start to finish was amazing. During the entire time Daniel at US Home Developers Inc was amazing. Completely on top of every thing going on with the job and his crew. Their diligence was fantastic. Every question or concern was answered fast and done as soon as possible. I cant wait to plan out the next renovation in the house and hire them again."