Best Kitchen Addition in Irvine CA
Plumbing Service
MC Construction did a great job of replacing my old roof with a new energy efficient plywood & tile. They added a few more vents and also replaced some weathered fascia boards. I want to thank Josh K. for being flexible & working with me to stay in my budget! I would hire them again! Possible new bathrooms in the future!
Irvine, CA 92606
Plumbing Service
I meant to write this review last year after Dave finished working on my house but I suppose better late than never. I needed some pretty extensive remodel work on my house (bathroom, kitchen, flooring, drywall, closet construction, lighting and more) After many meetings with many potential contractors, I decided to go with Dave at Smart and Handy and i'm glad I did. His prices were fair (not the most expensive and not the cheapest).
I've heard the usual horror stories when it comes to remodeling but things went very smoothly thanks to Dave being on top of everything and the easy communication. Being busy at work, it's hard for me to take a lot of calls but we were able to easily go back and forth via text and picture messaging about all the little details that come up with this kind of work. This was great because I wanted to know exactly what was going on during the entire process. Of course, problems here and there came up once we started opening things up but that's natural for an older house.
I was very particular about the quality and esthetic of the work and everything turned out the way we wanted. For certain specialty tasks like travertine and glass tile installation, hardwood flooring and stairs, Dave brought in sub-contractors to help out. I like this a lot because these people do this specific work all the time and they're good at it. He has a good network of people that he trusts.
Lastly, the other day I smelled a gas leak outside and I called Dave to ask for advice. He was nice enough to drive over right away!! He told us what we should do and luckily everything was okay. That really is great service.
Overall, i'm very happy with how things turned out!
I've heard the usual horror stories when it comes to remodeling but things went very smoothly thanks to Dave being on top of everything and the easy communication. Being busy at work, it's hard for me to take a lot of calls but we were able to easily go back and forth via text and picture messaging about all the little details that come up with this kind of work. This was great because I wanted to know exactly what was going on during the entire process. Of course, problems here and there came up once we started opening things up but that's natural for an older house.
I was very particular about the quality and esthetic of the work and everything turned out the way we wanted. For certain specialty tasks like travertine and glass tile installation, hardwood flooring and stairs, Dave brought in sub-contractors to help out. I like this a lot because these people do this specific work all the time and they're good at it. He has a good network of people that he trusts.
Lastly, the other day I smelled a gas leak outside and I called Dave to ask for advice. He was nice enough to drive over right away!! He told us what we should do and luckily everything was okay. That really is great service.
Overall, i'm very happy with how things turned out!
18627 Brookhurst St, Ste 181, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Plumbing Service
The quick and fast, Ixtapa Construction is the best general contracting company I've had the pleasure to work with (I've worked with 3-4 over the last decade). I completely gutted a 4 bedroom, 2..5 bath, 2100 sq. ft. home we just purchased and Jay did it while handling timing pressure from my then 7-month-pregnant wife who was hesitant to even make the purchase, knowing the work it needed.
As the founder/President, Jay is a consummate professional (a rarity in this business), and a true craftsman. His Partner, Alex is also great to work with and keeps things organized and coordinated with all the moving pieces of a construction project. Most important to me is that Jay and his team takes pride and ownership in their work. Jay treated our construction project as if it was his own home. He takes the time to make sure things are done right, the first time. Moving forward, I'll always reach out to Jay first about my remodeling and home improvement needs before going out and interviewing/reviewing other contractors. Through my remodel, I'm fortunate enough to connect with someone who I've gotten to know and trust as my advisor for home remodeling and repair-related needs.
The longer version: We closed on our home in January of this year (2019). We knew we were going to completely gut and remodel the home. We didn't change the exterior (no additions) but all things interior of the home were to be redone. From all new water pipes to new electrical, new HVAC system, new 2.5 bathrooms and a new kitchen from the ground up including new flooring throughout.
This is our 2nd remodel of homes we are to live in, so it wasn't a completely new venture for us. The first remodel, I worked directly with a few tradesmen and oversaw/project managed the job myself. But this time around, with a newborn on the way and a 3 year old, I didn't have the time so we had to find a good GC that was fair, reasonable and accountable to work with. In total, we met about a dozen General Contractors (local via Yelp, Craigslist, HomeAdvisors, Houzz, you name it).
I first spoke with Alex by phone and then met with Jay at the house. Needless to say, he was on-time and professional. When we were ready to make a decision, we narrowed it down to Ixtapa and another construction company. I regretfully admit, we went with the other company first. The reason was that the initial bid was missing a few elements. I wish I had just went back and asked him to revise before making a decision. Truthfully, in my conversations with Jay, I had a good feeling. But we all make mistakes... The other company turned out to be a massive disaster (if you want more info, please reach out to me).
My initial timeline was the beginning of March for the home to be move-in ready. We started work on January 6th. By February 6th the house was all gutted, but nothing was being put back together. We started to get concerned as we were about 22 days out from when the house needed to be move-in ready. I got the typical contractor runaround and because I needed to be swift, I terminated the agreement. I had very low tolerance for a bad situation to get worse.
But since our initial meeting last December (2018) Jay stayed in touch with me and he actually followed with me to see how things were going.
I reached back out to Jay (at this point, under immense timing pressure) to see if he can help. He was able to get me on the calendar and get started in a week.
Ever since then, the house came together. And while I made changes to things and added things, he was very accommodating and did what he could to help us out.
Again, incredibly grateful to have met Jay and work with Ixtapa Construction. No job is too small for them, he's an honest craftsman that has a construction-framing background (so he can build a house from scratch if needed!) If he can't do something, he'll tell you. But overall, I'm incredibly happy with his service, professionalism and is the type of person you feel comfortable having around your family (which is also very important). And his team of craftsmen are great to work with too.
His pricing is fair, but through my own experience, you get what you pay for in this industry. Often times, you get low bids so they can come in and start the work, only to not finish or worse, cause damages. Talk to Alex/Jay, they'll work with you.
I will update this review with photos shortly.
As the founder/President, Jay is a consummate professional (a rarity in this business), and a true craftsman. His Partner, Alex is also great to work with and keeps things organized and coordinated with all the moving pieces of a construction project. Most important to me is that Jay and his team takes pride and ownership in their work. Jay treated our construction project as if it was his own home. He takes the time to make sure things are done right, the first time. Moving forward, I'll always reach out to Jay first about my remodeling and home improvement needs before going out and interviewing/reviewing other contractors. Through my remodel, I'm fortunate enough to connect with someone who I've gotten to know and trust as my advisor for home remodeling and repair-related needs.
The longer version: We closed on our home in January of this year (2019). We knew we were going to completely gut and remodel the home. We didn't change the exterior (no additions) but all things interior of the home were to be redone. From all new water pipes to new electrical, new HVAC system, new 2.5 bathrooms and a new kitchen from the ground up including new flooring throughout.
This is our 2nd remodel of homes we are to live in, so it wasn't a completely new venture for us. The first remodel, I worked directly with a few tradesmen and oversaw/project managed the job myself. But this time around, with a newborn on the way and a 3 year old, I didn't have the time so we had to find a good GC that was fair, reasonable and accountable to work with. In total, we met about a dozen General Contractors (local via Yelp, Craigslist, HomeAdvisors, Houzz, you name it).
I first spoke with Alex by phone and then met with Jay at the house. Needless to say, he was on-time and professional. When we were ready to make a decision, we narrowed it down to Ixtapa and another construction company. I regretfully admit, we went with the other company first. The reason was that the initial bid was missing a few elements. I wish I had just went back and asked him to revise before making a decision. Truthfully, in my conversations with Jay, I had a good feeling. But we all make mistakes... The other company turned out to be a massive disaster (if you want more info, please reach out to me).
My initial timeline was the beginning of March for the home to be move-in ready. We started work on January 6th. By February 6th the house was all gutted, but nothing was being put back together. We started to get concerned as we were about 22 days out from when the house needed to be move-in ready. I got the typical contractor runaround and because I needed to be swift, I terminated the agreement. I had very low tolerance for a bad situation to get worse.
But since our initial meeting last December (2018) Jay stayed in touch with me and he actually followed with me to see how things were going.
I reached back out to Jay (at this point, under immense timing pressure) to see if he can help. He was able to get me on the calendar and get started in a week.
Ever since then, the house came together. And while I made changes to things and added things, he was very accommodating and did what he could to help us out.
Again, incredibly grateful to have met Jay and work with Ixtapa Construction. No job is too small for them, he's an honest craftsman that has a construction-framing background (so he can build a house from scratch if needed!) If he can't do something, he'll tell you. But overall, I'm incredibly happy with his service, professionalism and is the type of person you feel comfortable having around your family (which is also very important). And his team of craftsmen are great to work with too.
His pricing is fair, but through my own experience, you get what you pay for in this industry. Often times, you get low bids so they can come in and start the work, only to not finish or worse, cause damages. Talk to Alex/Jay, they'll work with you.
I will update this review with photos shortly.
Seal Beach, CA 90740
Plumbing Service
Jorge did a most excellent job in replacing our old wooden fence with an attractive block wall. I was impressed with his precision, thoroughness and professionalism. I highly recommend him.
Irvine, CA
Plumbing Service
Jose saved me! I was in San Francisco and my HB rental had massive plumbing blockage. With 6 renters waiting to use the bathroom, I needed someone there ASAP. Joe replied immediately through yelp and was there in 30 minutes. He communicated well and resolved the issue right away. I'm so grateful. Thank you Jose! You truly are a 5/5
1414 W Highland St, Santa Ana, CA 92703
Plumbing Service
BobbyC crushed it for us! We needed to build out two closets (a linen closet and a kitchen pantry) as well as an outdoor dining table and BobbyC came to the rescue. He came up with the designs, sourced all the materials and got it done FAST. We get so many complements about our pantry and the outdoor table has been a beautiful addition to our patio.
Thanks BobbyC, you da man!!
Thanks BobbyC, you da man!!
Costa Mesa, CA 92627