As a an architectural design and build company, we specialize in designing residential and commercial remodeling and custom home building projects which include not only architectural drawings, structural engineering, permit processing, but also complete remodeling and construction services that are competitive but not to compromise quality in our services.
"He and his team were solid. Any issues that came up were quickly resolved and the job was completed faster than expected. "
Nathan R on May 2025
As a an architectural design and build company, we specialize in designing residential and commercial remodeling and custom home building projects which include not only architectural drawings, structural engineering, permit processing, but also complete remodeling and construction services that are competitive but not to compromise quality in our services.
"He and his team were solid. Any issues that came up were quickly resolved and the job was completed faster than expected. "
Nathan R on May 2025
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers 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.
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers 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.
Welcome. We are the premier professional home improvement company in San Diego. We offer the highest quality and most attentive customer service. We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. After 3 years carpentry apprenticeship, 3 years of trade college and 25 years of honing my skills I have the greatest passion for recreating beautiful kitchens and bathrooms. They not only bring me greatest job satisfaction but the response of my clients is priceless. Please call us today to schedule your appointment!
"I highly recommend Contractor Adrian Lamb owner of Affordable Builders. I needed to find a contractor who could replace a mid-century bathtub/shower with a walk-in shower for my elderly parents and I needed the job completed as soon as possible. I contacted Adrian who graciously agreed to provide a quote on a Saturday morning. He was very professional and patient with our ideas and questions. He explained all options for our project and provided a quote including project scope later that same day. He also provided several different places to select the specific tile that my parents were looking for. The tile was selected. I notified Adrian who agreed to travel to two different locations to pick up the materials. The project started on the following Thursday as agreed at contract signing. Adrian was in constant communication responding to additional questions and providing updates. Project was completed in one week which is exactly what was promised. The shower is absolutely amazing and my parents are very happy with the workmanship of the finished project. Affordable builders worked in a very organized fashion, keeping materials, tools and all areas clean and safe throughout the project. My father asked that additional painting be done and Adrian obliged without hesitation. Overall, I highly recommend Affordable Builders for any bathroom remodeling needs. Affordable Builders provides quality workmanship at a fair price. A 5 star rating only because that is highest rating available. Sincerely, Guillermo Lopez"
Guillermo L on June 2020
Welcome. We are the premier professional home improvement company in San Diego. We offer the highest quality and most attentive customer service. We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. After 3 years carpentry apprenticeship, 3 years of trade college and 25 years of honing my skills I have the greatest passion for recreating beautiful kitchens and bathrooms. They not only bring me greatest job satisfaction but the response of my clients is priceless. Please call us today to schedule your appointment!
"I highly recommend Contractor Adrian Lamb owner of Affordable Builders. I needed to find a contractor who could replace a mid-century bathtub/shower with a walk-in shower for my elderly parents and I needed the job completed as soon as possible. I contacted Adrian who graciously agreed to provide a quote on a Saturday morning. He was very professional and patient with our ideas and questions. He explained all options for our project and provided a quote including project scope later that same day. He also provided several different places to select the specific tile that my parents were looking for. The tile was selected. I notified Adrian who agreed to travel to two different locations to pick up the materials. The project started on the following Thursday as agreed at contract signing. Adrian was in constant communication responding to additional questions and providing updates. Project was completed in one week which is exactly what was promised. The shower is absolutely amazing and my parents are very happy with the workmanship of the finished project. Affordable builders worked in a very organized fashion, keeping materials, tools and all areas clean and safe throughout the project. My father asked that additional painting be done and Adrian obliged without hesitation. Overall, I highly recommend Affordable Builders for any bathroom remodeling needs. Affordable Builders provides quality workmanship at a fair price. A 5 star rating only because that is highest rating available. Sincerely, Guillermo Lopez"
Guillermo L on June 2020
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
As a family business we know the value of relationships. We understand the importance of treating people fairly. We work very hard every day to bring the very best in design, manufacturing, installation and follow through to every single project. Our customers have asked us to follow them to Illinois, Hawaii, Washington and from home to home here in Southern California. If we have the opportunity to work together, you will not be disappointed. We value honesty, kindness, tolerance and peace. Let's build something great together!
"Ron is the consummate professional. His firmâ s work is stellar, the project was completed on time and on budget, he is a genuinely nice and trustworthy man, and he treats the project/home as though it is his own. For example, he and his team happened to be on site when a toilet supply line blew and started to flood. Without missing a step, he repaired the leak, cleaned up the mess, and charged a fraction of what a plumber would have charged. If I were to build a new house, and I have built many, Ron would be the one I would turn to. I literally have nothing but glowing comments for Ron and team - and that is a first for me after 40 years of building/development. Well done!!"
Roy M on September 2023
As a family business we know the value of relationships. We understand the importance of treating people fairly. We work very hard every day to bring the very best in design, manufacturing, installation and follow through to every single project. Our customers have asked us to follow them to Illinois, Hawaii, Washington and from home to home here in Southern California. If we have the opportunity to work together, you will not be disappointed. We value honesty, kindness, tolerance and peace. Let's build something great together!
"Ron is the consummate professional. His firmâ s work is stellar, the project was completed on time and on budget, he is a genuinely nice and trustworthy man, and he treats the project/home as though it is his own. For example, he and his team happened to be on site when a toilet supply line blew and started to flood. Without missing a step, he repaired the leak, cleaned up the mess, and charged a fraction of what a plumber would have charged. If I were to build a new house, and I have built many, Ron would be the one I would turn to. I literally have nothing but glowing comments for Ron and team - and that is a first for me after 40 years of building/development. Well done!!"
Roy M on September 2023
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today
With 39 years of experience in the Remodeling Industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or business. We handle everything from bathroom remodels to kitchen remodels. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Plum Up Remodeling Expert a call today, we look forward to working with you! Industry, we are the experts you need.
"Steve took his time and did a great job. He was prepare for my job and I will now be hiring him to work at my sister's house. Outstanding"
Rosemarie T on August 2019
With 39 years of experience in the Remodeling Industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or business. We handle everything from bathroom remodels to kitchen remodels. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Plum Up Remodeling Expert a call today, we look forward to working with you! Industry, we are the experts you need.
"Steve took his time and did a great job. He was prepare for my job and I will now be hiring him to work at my sister's house. Outstanding"
Rosemarie T on August 2019
Helping Hand Home Repair, is committed to excellence 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 our ability, is what makes us true professional.
"Great work, got the job done efficiently, and timely."
Danielle K on June 2025
Helping Hand Home Repair, is committed to excellence 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 our ability, is what makes us true professional.
"Great work, got the job done efficiently, and timely."
Danielle K on June 2025
At Schott Roofing Inc. We take great pride our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission, to provide excellent customer service from start to completion of a project. To understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer a personal and professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"FABULOUS company to have in your home! The workers love what they do and have a great time with being extremely knowledgeable about everything they do. Lots of laughter while they are working! We felt VERY safe and was VERY satisfied with the completed project. Very timely once all the supplies to work with arrived! Rating them a 5 just doesn't cut it - they should be a 10! Thank you for the opportunity to work Schott Roofing and Construction! Coni and Mike Stephenson"
Coni S on May 2022
At Schott Roofing Inc. We take great pride our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission, to provide excellent customer service from start to completion of a project. To understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer a personal and professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"FABULOUS company to have in your home! The workers love what they do and have a great time with being extremely knowledgeable about everything they do. Lots of laughter while they are working! We felt VERY safe and was VERY satisfied with the completed project. Very timely once all the supplies to work with arrived! Rating them a 5 just doesn't cut it - they should be a 10! Thank you for the opportunity to work Schott Roofing and Construction! Coni and Mike Stephenson"
Coni S on May 2022
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
Your galley kitchen needs adequate clearance around any island installation to maintain functionality. Most galley kitchens lack sufficient width for traditional islands, as these layouts prioritize efficiency in smaller spaces.
If your kitchen has an unusual width, consult with a kitchen designer who can evaluate your specific dimensions and recommend appropriate solutions. For narrower spaces, consider alternatives like rolling carts or narrow work tables that provide additional surface area without permanently restricting movement.
Kitchen remodels require six to 10 weeks for completion, though timelines vary based on project scope and material availability. Simple updates like cabinet refinishing and countertop replacement might finish within a few weeks, while comprehensive renovations involving structural changes often extend beyond two months.
Planning stages add approximately four weeks before construction begins. Maintaining clear communication with your contractor and ordering materials early helps prevent unnecessary delays.
Common errors include insufficient clearance between opposing countertops, inadequate lighting that creates shadowy work areas, and poor storage planning that leaves countertops cluttered. Some homeowners select oversized appliances that overwhelm the space or invest in expensive features that don't address fundamental workflow issues.
Careful planning, accurate measurements, and consultation with experienced professionals help avoid these pitfalls and ensure your renovation successfully addresses your kitchen's specific challenges.
Whether expansion makes sense depends on your home's layout, your budget, and your long-term plans. Combining a galley kitchen with neighboring spaces creates more open, flexible layouts that many buyers prefer. However, removing walls involves substantial costs, particularly if they contain plumbing, electrical systems, or structural elements.
Sometimes, optimizing your existing galley layout through better storage solutions and lighting proves more cost-effective than expansion. Consult with a contractor to evaluate specific costs for your situation.
Effective galley kitchen lighting combines multiple sources to eliminate shadows and create visual spaciousness. Overhead fixtures provide general illumination, while under-cabinet lighting illuminates work surfaces directly. Consider recessed ceiling fixtures that don't protrude into limited headspace.
Lighting with dimming capabilities allows adjustment for different activities. Reflective surfaces like glass tile backsplashes or glossy cabinet finishes help bounce light throughout the space, reducing the corridor effect common in galley layouts.