Cali Builders & Construction Inc. Is a family-owned company, located in Los Angeles, California. That specializes in general remodeling and new construction. We truly believe that best projects are done when everyone's voice is heard. We also believe that in order for a project to be successful, a lot of teamwork, coordination, and healthy communication is required by all parties involved. This starts on our end, with our designers, project managers, foremen, architect, vendors, and this trickles down to our loyal customers. We know from experience that when all parties are well-informed, everything else simply falls into place! We achieve our goals by being involved in every aspect of the project, from the planning/designing stage to choosing the materials, until the very last bit of paint dries on the wall, to assure that the final product reaches the highest of standards. We focus on quality rather than quantity, and we pay extra attention to detail. Most importantly, we prioritize our customers at all times. These are our ingredients for success!
| Year Established | 2018 |
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| Business Categories | Additions and Remodels, Bathroom Remodeling, Foundations, Roofing, Swimming Pools in Van Nuys, CA |
As a first time homeowner, finding the right contractor that specializes in general remodeling and can meet all of our needs was not easy. In order to find the right contractor, we’ve interviewed six different construction companies, after gathering all of their bids we’ve narrowed the list down to two companies, both of them were very impressive, however, in the end, we've decided to hire Simon the owner of Cali Builders, Simon delivered everything he promised and then some. Simon was very transparent, genuine, and real! He was the only one that didn’t talk only on how amazing our house will look after the renovation, he talked to us about how messy the remodeling process will be and that unexpected surprises will most likely going to take place in a renovation of that magnitude, but the thing that impressed us the most about working with Simon was his word! Before signing the contract, Simon promised us that some problems will occur during the construction and unfortunately his prophecy did come through, however, he also promised us that when that will happen, he will be there to guide us through and he did! Arturo the foreman was always helpful and attentive to our project and their workers were very polite, friendly and - these are some very hard-working people! I would highly recommend Cali Builders and we’re looking forward to working with them again in the future!
This is very important, since an estimate is just that. Many contractors will submit a "paper estimate", meaning they've written the estimate down on paper. The bill is the true amount owed and will almost always say "Invoice" or "Bill" at the top of the page. The bill should also list the date it was issued, the due date of payment, and a list of services rendered.
You'll certainly want to ask them this. Steer clear of any company that is not insured in California, because that means that any incidental damage they may do on your property will be a real hassle to recover compensation for. It is never wise to work with uninsured tradesmen of any kind. Most states also require that someone have insurance in order to be issued a trade license. If they say they're licensed but not insured, they're being less than truthful.
This is important mostly for larger jobs. Clearly a two man operation is going to build a home much slower than a 15 man crew. This is also a good indication of the overall size of the Additions and Remodels company, if that's an area of concern for you. The reason you may want to ask about the fleet is that fleet size is a good indicator of the mobility of the company. Mobility may not sound important, but it's hard for the Van Nuys contractors to get to job sites if they lack appropriate vehicles.
Many jobs in California will require municipal permits in order to be approved by the town's inspector. It's always good to ask who will be responsible for pulling those permits, and if you'll be expected to do it. You'll almost never be told to pull your own, but knowing that Van Nuys Additions and Remodels permits are required makes you appear to be a well informed customer.
Some companies may require a 10% deposit, some may not require any. For larger projects, you'll almost always need to give a deposit, and it's good to ask how much the deposit will be before going forward with a project. The Van Nuys contractor will know how much they need for a deposit when they've given you the estimate, so ask early.
