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Founded in 1999 by Terry Morrill and his sons, Trent and Chad, Pacific Outdoor Living has been a beacon of innovation and creativity in the landscaping industry, serving the vibrant communities of Southern and Central California. Our commitment to transforming your outdoor space into the personification of Pacific living and savoring what we love about our California climate. In the last 25 years, we’ve perfected how we can deliver to you exactly the experience you are looking for to share with your family and friends. Our focus is on value and providing you with the experience you want at the price you expect. We have perfected our system to a unique 5 Step process that guarantees your project will be Designed Right, Built Right, On-time and On Budget. We are both designers and builders and we pride ourselves on delivering comprehensive service that transcends the conventional boundaries of project execution. Don’t settle for ordinary when you can have an extraordinary outdoor space. Let us transform your outdoor space into a masterpiece that reflects your style, enhances your property, and exceeds your expectations. Additional DBAs - California Waterscapes, Pacific Pavingstone, Jack's Turf, Pro Ponds West, Southern California Swimming Pools.
"Jeff, Leonard and all the workers are the BEST !! My new yard is my favorite place to hang out. They listened to my dream, took into consideration my budget and gave me what I asked for. They also completed it when they said they would ( that never happens). The workers were nice as well as respectful of my space. They even put up with my naughty dogs when necessary. If I ever decide to do my front yard I will definitely be calling them back."
Marne B on July 2024
Founded in 1999 by Terry Morrill and his sons, Trent and Chad, Pacific Outdoor Living has been a beacon of innovation and creativity in the landscaping industry, serving the vibrant communities of Southern and Central California. Our commitment to transforming your outdoor space into the personification of Pacific living and savoring what we love about our California climate. In the last 25 years, we’ve perfected how we can deliver to you exactly the experience you are looking for to share with your family and friends. Our focus is on value and providing you with the experience you want at the price you expect. We have perfected our system to a unique 5 Step process that guarantees your project will be Designed Right, Built Right, On-time and On Budget. We are both designers and builders and we pride ourselves on delivering comprehensive service that transcends the conventional boundaries of project execution. Don’t settle for ordinary when you can have an extraordinary outdoor space. Let us transform your outdoor space into a masterpiece that reflects your style, enhances your property, and exceeds your expectations. Additional DBAs - California Waterscapes, Pacific Pavingstone, Jack's Turf, Pro Ponds West, Southern California Swimming Pools.
"Jeff, Leonard and all the workers are the BEST !! My new yard is my favorite place to hang out. They listened to my dream, took into consideration my budget and gave me what I asked for. They also completed it when they said they would ( that never happens). The workers were nice as well as respectful of my space. They even put up with my naughty dogs when necessary. If I ever decide to do my front yard I will definitely be calling them back."
Marne B on July 2024
Are you ready to make your backyard space beautiful? We have been helping homeowners like you revive & beautify their outdoor spaces for over 30 years. Michael Freitag Construction has been licensed with CSLB since 1992. We are experts in decorative concrete, paver driveways and patios, pool decks, retaining walls, and more. We are constantly looking for creative ways to solve hardscape design challenges and we continually work on improving our techniques to keep up with the highest standards in the industry. Our goal is to do the best possible job for our clients by using top-quality materials and “cutting-edge” techniques. Call now to schedule your service!
"We hired Mike twice 5 yrs apart, and have never been happier with the work and relationship, Mike’s bids were always competitive, work performed on schedule, he always showed up on time and personally supervised the jobs. Mike was easy to communicate with and his crew was knowledgeable and competent. Cleanup was done daily and the results were terrific. We’d highly recommend Freitag Construction to anyone."
John S on August 2023
Are you ready to make your backyard space beautiful? We have been helping homeowners like you revive & beautify their outdoor spaces for over 30 years. Michael Freitag Construction has been licensed with CSLB since 1992. We are experts in decorative concrete, paver driveways and patios, pool decks, retaining walls, and more. We are constantly looking for creative ways to solve hardscape design challenges and we continually work on improving our techniques to keep up with the highest standards in the industry. Our goal is to do the best possible job for our clients by using top-quality materials and “cutting-edge” techniques. Call now to schedule your service!
"We hired Mike twice 5 yrs apart, and have never been happier with the work and relationship, Mike’s bids were always competitive, work performed on schedule, he always showed up on time and personally supervised the jobs. Mike was easy to communicate with and his crew was knowledgeable and competent. Cleanup was done daily and the results were terrific. We’d highly recommend Freitag Construction to anyone."
John S on August 2023
Green Republic Landscapes is a premier landscape design-build firm dedicated to transforming outdoor spaces into stunning, functional environments. We specialize in creating customized landscaping solutions that reflect each client's unique vision and lifestyle. Our comprehensive services include: Garden Design and Installation, Expert Planting, Landscape Lighting, Irrigation Systems, Flagstone & Paver Installation and many other high-quality landscaping services. With extensive industry experience and a passion for excellence, GRL delivers results that consistently exceeds expectations. From the initial consultation to the final reveal, we ensure a smooth , enjoyable process-and an outdoor space you'll love for years to come. Let us bring your dream landscape to life. Minimum project investment: $5,000.00
"We couldn't be happier with our backyard project. Motti and Kimberly were just wonderful to work with. They were professional, knowledgeable, friendly, and attentive all throughout the process. They listened to our thoughts and educated us as to all our possibilities. Motti has a wonderful design eye and is so passionate about his work. We were very happy when we used them for the front of our house 4 years ago, this time around for the back, and we would use them again in the future. We recommend them highly."
Janice L on February 2022
Green Republic Landscapes is a premier landscape design-build firm dedicated to transforming outdoor spaces into stunning, functional environments. We specialize in creating customized landscaping solutions that reflect each client's unique vision and lifestyle. Our comprehensive services include: Garden Design and Installation, Expert Planting, Landscape Lighting, Irrigation Systems, Flagstone & Paver Installation and many other high-quality landscaping services. With extensive industry experience and a passion for excellence, GRL delivers results that consistently exceeds expectations. From the initial consultation to the final reveal, we ensure a smooth , enjoyable process-and an outdoor space you'll love for years to come. Let us bring your dream landscape to life. Minimum project investment: $5,000.00
"We couldn't be happier with our backyard project. Motti and Kimberly were just wonderful to work with. They were professional, knowledgeable, friendly, and attentive all throughout the process. They listened to our thoughts and educated us as to all our possibilities. Motti has a wonderful design eye and is so passionate about his work. We were very happy when we used them for the front of our house 4 years ago, this time around for the back, and we would use them again in the future. We recommend them highly."
Janice L on February 2022
We Provide All Solutions under one roof! With nearly 20 years of experience serving customers in the valley, Hye Turf Designs, Inc., is the solution for all your LANDSCAPE and outdoors design, pool remodeling needs. PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT DO MOWING, YARD CLEAN UPS OR MAINTENANCE. We take great pride in our professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service. We strive to develop a lasting relationships so that the next time service is needed, there will be no question on who to call. There is no project is to small or to big, all our designs DONE BY ME ((( HUTCH ))) Installations are done by long team friends subcontractors under HYE TURF DESIGNS supervision, licensed and insured. Satisfaction guaranteed! I chose to work in this industry because I began my career working for several large companies, at which I realized the significant cost of landscaping and outdoors development . Considering how expensive these were for homeowners, I decided to open up my own designing company to provide eco-friendly landscaping design at a much lower price. I vowed to provide only the best customer service and care to keep my clients satisfied. We started in this industry in 2004. We describe our business as Rooted in the community. HOW DO YOU TREAT YOUR OWN CUSTOMERS? THE WAY YOU WANT TO BE TREATED. WORKING WITH ALL THE RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION WORKING WITH LARGE COMMUNITIES ( H.O.A. ) WORKING WITH PET OWNERS AND KINDER GARDENS WORKING WITH SENIOR CITIZEN COMMUNITY
"All went very well. Hutch was great at helping with design, choosing rock, and obtaining plants. He was also good at remaining calm when we panicked. His workmen were very competent and pleasant. Job was done in record time and within budget. Definitely 5 stars!"
Livia S on October 2023
We Provide All Solutions under one roof! With nearly 20 years of experience serving customers in the valley, Hye Turf Designs, Inc., is the solution for all your LANDSCAPE and outdoors design, pool remodeling needs. PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT DO MOWING, YARD CLEAN UPS OR MAINTENANCE. We take great pride in our professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service. We strive to develop a lasting relationships so that the next time service is needed, there will be no question on who to call. There is no project is to small or to big, all our designs DONE BY ME ((( HUTCH ))) Installations are done by long team friends subcontractors under HYE TURF DESIGNS supervision, licensed and insured. Satisfaction guaranteed! I chose to work in this industry because I began my career working for several large companies, at which I realized the significant cost of landscaping and outdoors development . Considering how expensive these were for homeowners, I decided to open up my own designing company to provide eco-friendly landscaping design at a much lower price. I vowed to provide only the best customer service and care to keep my clients satisfied. We started in this industry in 2004. We describe our business as Rooted in the community. HOW DO YOU TREAT YOUR OWN CUSTOMERS? THE WAY YOU WANT TO BE TREATED. WORKING WITH ALL THE RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION WORKING WITH LARGE COMMUNITIES ( H.O.A. ) WORKING WITH PET OWNERS AND KINDER GARDENS WORKING WITH SENIOR CITIZEN COMMUNITY
"All went very well. Hutch was great at helping with design, choosing rock, and obtaining plants. He was also good at remaining calm when we panicked. His workmen were very competent and pleasant. Job was done in record time and within budget. Definitely 5 stars!"
Livia S on October 2023
G&L Design Building and Landscape Inc is a licensed general contractor builder who specializes in the outdoors construction, pool and spa construction , deck, retaining wall, gate and fence ,hardscape, landscape, design & build company that has been servicing residential and commercial clients in the Los Angeles and Ventura counties. Although unique and functional design is our passion, outstanding customer service is our number one priority. Our talented landscape designers will listen to your needs and then use their expertise to develop an architectural quality landscape design that fits your personality and lifestyle. Members with the CLCA and Angelus pavers.
"Dee is fantastic! We loved the design Mike came up with for our backyard makeover. Then once construction started we realized we had made choices that needed to be changed. In every case Dee's suggestions (stucco the walls instead of paint, don't use DG next to the pool, run wood fence topper horizontally) turned out to the best. We are so glad we listened to him. Our finished backyard looks like an art installation but one where you can feel comfortable and at home. Now a year later we had them come back for a few tweaks and again Dee's suggestions were the right ones. We are happy we choose G & L and plan to use them again next year when we tackle our front yard."
Diane V on May 2023
G&L Design Building and Landscape Inc is a licensed general contractor builder who specializes in the outdoors construction, pool and spa construction , deck, retaining wall, gate and fence ,hardscape, landscape, design & build company that has been servicing residential and commercial clients in the Los Angeles and Ventura counties. Although unique and functional design is our passion, outstanding customer service is our number one priority. Our talented landscape designers will listen to your needs and then use their expertise to develop an architectural quality landscape design that fits your personality and lifestyle. Members with the CLCA and Angelus pavers.
"Dee is fantastic! We loved the design Mike came up with for our backyard makeover. Then once construction started we realized we had made choices that needed to be changed. In every case Dee's suggestions (stucco the walls instead of paint, don't use DG next to the pool, run wood fence topper horizontally) turned out to the best. We are so glad we listened to him. Our finished backyard looks like an art installation but one where you can feel comfortable and at home. Now a year later we had them come back for a few tweaks and again Dee's suggestions were the right ones. We are happy we choose G & L and plan to use them again next year when we tackle our front yard."
Diane V on May 2023
A Family Tradition since 1934. Here at Legacy Home Builders, we truly are a family business. As a third generation contractor, we pride ourselves on quality work at a fair price. We specialize in additions, kitchen and bath remodeling, roofing and siding, pavers and concrete, as well as custom home building. Call us today for your free consultation.
"Working with Chris and Steven at Legacy was really good. Fair priced and great quality! From the initial consultation to the finishing touches, Chris was clear, responsive, and reliable. Steven and Mason were on time, accommodating, respectful, and great guys. I would recommend them and will probably use them in the future for a kitchen remodel."
joel w on January 2025
A Family Tradition since 1934. Here at Legacy Home Builders, we truly are a family business. As a third generation contractor, we pride ourselves on quality work at a fair price. We specialize in additions, kitchen and bath remodeling, roofing and siding, pavers and concrete, as well as custom home building. Call us today for your free consultation.
"Working with Chris and Steven at Legacy was really good. Fair priced and great quality! From the initial consultation to the finishing touches, Chris was clear, responsive, and reliable. Steven and Mason were on time, accommodating, respectful, and great guys. I would recommend them and will probably use them in the future for a kitchen remodel."
joel w on January 2025
We are a full design build firm, specializing in kitchen, bathroom, and complete home remodeling. This also includes additions and ADU's! In the process of creating your dream home, our goal is to provide you with the most up-to-date ideas and solutions. A "one stop shop" for all your remodeling needs. Our team builds and remodels homes with various styles such as: traditional, Spanish, modern, contemporary and beyond. Call us today to get your in-home FREE consultation! Hand in Hand we will make this experience unique and successful. So let's make it Better together! Better Together Builders Lic#1047689 818-858-9840 Info@bettertogetherbuilders.com **Please note: Due to high demand, we are no longer able to do projects that are under a budget of $7000.**
"Stuff happens, and this business knows how to handle it! We had a stain on the ceiling. Ofri from BTB came over and turned on the water from the upstairs bathtub and then the shower stall. The ceiling became moist after the shower was turned on. Ofri then came back with a plumber. He turned on the upstairs bathtub. After they left, water dripped from the ceiling. Ofri had the plumber immediately send over a team for a service call. They broke open a hole in the ceiling and found that a pipe leading to the bathtub was so rusty it had holes. They took videos showing other pipes leading to the bathtub were also very rusty. While the team was still there, Ofri gave us prices, sent over the paperwork and the pipes were replaced within a of couple hours. Fabulous! Ofri had thought it would take a lot longer to complete the plumbing work. Therefore, her pricing did not align with the actual work performed. She brought in Alon, who substantially reduced the price to our satisfaction. Their responsiveness and reasonableness earned them my highest rating. Thank you Ofri, Alon and the BTB team!"
Barbara R on January 2025
We are a full design build firm, specializing in kitchen, bathroom, and complete home remodeling. This also includes additions and ADU's! In the process of creating your dream home, our goal is to provide you with the most up-to-date ideas and solutions. A "one stop shop" for all your remodeling needs. Our team builds and remodels homes with various styles such as: traditional, Spanish, modern, contemporary and beyond. Call us today to get your in-home FREE consultation! Hand in Hand we will make this experience unique and successful. So let's make it Better together! Better Together Builders Lic#1047689 818-858-9840 Info@bettertogetherbuilders.com **Please note: Due to high demand, we are no longer able to do projects that are under a budget of $7000.**
"Stuff happens, and this business knows how to handle it! We had a stain on the ceiling. Ofri from BTB came over and turned on the water from the upstairs bathtub and then the shower stall. The ceiling became moist after the shower was turned on. Ofri then came back with a plumber. He turned on the upstairs bathtub. After they left, water dripped from the ceiling. Ofri had the plumber immediately send over a team for a service call. They broke open a hole in the ceiling and found that a pipe leading to the bathtub was so rusty it had holes. They took videos showing other pipes leading to the bathtub were also very rusty. While the team was still there, Ofri gave us prices, sent over the paperwork and the pipes were replaced within a of couple hours. Fabulous! Ofri had thought it would take a lot longer to complete the plumbing work. Therefore, her pricing did not align with the actual work performed. She brought in Alon, who substantially reduced the price to our satisfaction. Their responsiveness and reasonableness earned them my highest rating. Thank you Ofri, Alon and the BTB team!"
Barbara R on January 2025
Imperial Remodeling Inc. has 20+ years of experience and provides outstanding quality and affordable home remodeling! You can rest assured that with Imperial Remodeling Inc. you are guaranteed the best in costumer service and satisfaction. Our knowledgeable team of professionals are here to walk you through every step of the way and work with you to achieve the home of your dreams.
"I did not fully know this about me, but I am the client from H***. However, Mr Gino and everyone at imperial remodeling went above and beyond any expectations I could have had. And I am a perfectionist; which does not exist, but no one could have gotten closer than these guys. We did a complete remodel of three bathrooms floors, walls paint etc. I’ve had custom glass installed. And they built out a whole new bathroom for me without destroying the design and functionality of my beautiful mid-century modern home. I am definitely going to work with them again. I hope they work with me( Please read first sentence again). You will not find better quality and affordability in the same place as I did. Thank you imperial remodeling for treating my home as it was your own and for caring about us and exceeding all our expectations. You are the best at home remodel and I am glad we met!"
Ben M on December 2024
Imperial Remodeling Inc. has 20+ years of experience and provides outstanding quality and affordable home remodeling! You can rest assured that with Imperial Remodeling Inc. you are guaranteed the best in costumer service and satisfaction. Our knowledgeable team of professionals are here to walk you through every step of the way and work with you to achieve the home of your dreams.
"I did not fully know this about me, but I am the client from H***. However, Mr Gino and everyone at imperial remodeling went above and beyond any expectations I could have had. And I am a perfectionist; which does not exist, but no one could have gotten closer than these guys. We did a complete remodel of three bathrooms floors, walls paint etc. I’ve had custom glass installed. And they built out a whole new bathroom for me without destroying the design and functionality of my beautiful mid-century modern home. I am definitely going to work with them again. I hope they work with me( Please read first sentence again). You will not find better quality and affordability in the same place as I did. Thank you imperial remodeling for treating my home as it was your own and for caring about us and exceeding all our expectations. You are the best at home remodel and I am glad we met!"
Ben M on December 2024
Awarded by J.D. Power, Construction Masters ™ is a family owned, full service, general construction company with 36 years of experience in Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling, Garage Conversions (ADU), New Construction, Room Additions, Roofing, Painting, Flooring, Windows, Stonework and more. Licensed #762655 & #623586, Bonded #SC1025172 and Insured #1454306. Construction Masters ™ has gained a reputation for excellence as one of California’s most respected construction firms as well as an industry leader within the residential, corporate and restaurant/retail construction markets. Contact us and make your dream a reality! Corporation - Moshe Cohen Inc.
"It was a joy to work with Moshe and his team. He was quick to respond to me and all of my requests. He kept the project moving forward at a good pace. I learned a lot from him and hope we cross paths on another project in the future. He has integrity and stands by his work. It’s rare to find these days and I feel so blessed to have found this nice family owned business to help me through this much-needed remodel. Construction Masters are good people and I will miss them."
Laurie B on March 2025
Awarded by J.D. Power, Construction Masters ™ is a family owned, full service, general construction company with 36 years of experience in Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling, Garage Conversions (ADU), New Construction, Room Additions, Roofing, Painting, Flooring, Windows, Stonework and more. Licensed #762655 & #623586, Bonded #SC1025172 and Insured #1454306. Construction Masters ™ has gained a reputation for excellence as one of California’s most respected construction firms as well as an industry leader within the residential, corporate and restaurant/retail construction markets. Contact us and make your dream a reality! Corporation - Moshe Cohen Inc.
"It was a joy to work with Moshe and his team. He was quick to respond to me and all of my requests. He kept the project moving forward at a good pace. I learned a lot from him and hope we cross paths on another project in the future. He has integrity and stands by his work. It’s rare to find these days and I feel so blessed to have found this nice family owned business to help me through this much-needed remodel. Construction Masters are good people and I will miss them."
Laurie B on March 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
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
Second story addition building services FAQs
For many homeowners, building up is worth the expense because it provides the extra bedrooms or living areas that can’t be accommodated within the existing footprint. A larger, updated home often commands a higher resale price, recouping a sizable share of the project cost while allowing you to stay in the neighborhood you love. Run the numbers with a real estate agent and contractor to ensure the expected return and day-to-day benefits align with your goals.
Whether it makes more sense to build up or out depends on your lot, budget, and local code. Building up preserves yard space and involves less foundation work, but you may need to vacate the home during construction. Building out avoids staircases and can proceed while you stay put; however, it encroaches on the yard and may face setback limits. Compare both options with your contractor before making a decision.
A structural engineer will first inspect the existing foundation for cracks, footings, and load capacity. Depending on the findings, the crew may pour new concrete footings, install steel or concrete piers, add reinforced beams, or tie additional rebar into the slab. These upgrades redistribute the weight of the new floor and bring the structure up to code. Your contractor will outline the specific reinforcement plan and timeline once the engineering report is complete.
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