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"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."

"Ben and his team were great to work with. After doing a smaller bathroom for us we also hired them to work on the master bathroom renovation. Ben was on top of things and very communicative. Any questions we had, he answered and made sure to handle any concerns we had throughout the length of the project. We are pleased with the new bathrooms are recommend him and his team!!!"

"Dan Williams is an outstanding professional arborist who is generous with his time and extensive knowledge and his service is very affordable, thorough, timely and comprehensive with a level of expertise that is unmatched by any tree service I have worked with during my 40 years of ownership and management of commercial and residential properties. Dan Williams Tree Care is wonderful!"

"Bait and switch. I obtained multiple quotes for my foundation. Dalinghaus Construction quoted me 19 piers to stabilize my home. I questioned why their competitors were quoting me over 30 piers; and they reassured me I was being over quoted by their competitors. Long story short, I went with Dalinghaus. During construction, a rep (David F) came by to drop off some tools and found that 19 piers would not be enough. They said I needed 14 more piers (totaling 33– same as their competitors). I’m stuck because I cannot leave my home half stabilized. No other reputable company would complete the job if another company started it. I was obligated to move forward with Dalinghaus. No one called to apologize for the misstep. They invoiced me and could care less how much this would affect my family. They proceeded to install14 more piers but left 14 large holes— they said backfilling was not part of the scope of work, while the original 19 were backfilled. Insanely strange why they think I wanted 14 large holes at my home. So this is where they gave me a “discount.” They backfilled the holes for free. Free? It should be included in the work. All in all, why do I have to pay for a mistake of this magnitude? I’ve tried to work it out with them peacefully but they have not provided me anything that would make this right. Only excuses why they should not compensate me. They have no integrity. They only care about their reputation at this point (they want my bbb review taken down). I would like to be compensated for the 14 additional piers that were missed from the original quote. 14 additional piers is a completely new job, not a “new work order.” They are the professional and should have done a more thorough assessment to provide me an accurate quote. Their competitors seemed to have done so but I was sadly duped by Dalinghaus. They baited me in and switched the price after the work started. $38k is a lot to lose. I have 2 small children and a home that needs to be completed. Ps. I’ve been waiting over 2 months for a resolution."

"Exceptional service, high quality work and a fair price."

"Ike , David and crew did a great job."

"Responsive throughout the entire project, showed up on time everyday, communicated well and completed the job exactly as we requested. Would hire again for future projects."

"These people will not reply after I took the time to send photos and explain the job. THEY DO NOT WANT TO WORK"

"Paramount Pavers did a great job! We’d been looking for someone to handle the project of some exterior stairs on a building. We met with Isaac and Rudy who were very knowledgeable about the work that the stairs would need and set achievable expectations. Paramount was able to work with us on price and we came to a figure that was acceptable for both parties. Once the project started, the work was done efficiently and looks so great! We would definitely recommend Paramount Pavers for anyone looking for this kind of work and we would work with them again!"

"Crown Pavers deserves 10 stars! From start to finish, this team was absolutely top-notch. As a family-owned business, they take real pride in their work, and it shows in every detail. The level of customer service they provide is unmatched! I reached out to Danny and Manny with a large yard project on short notice after running into issues with other subcontractors. These guys truly saved the day! They got us scheduled that same week, provided a competitive bid immediately, and had materials ordered in time—something no other subcontractor on my entire project even came close to matching. Their responsiveness and professionalism were next level! Danny was hands-on throughout the process, always available and willing to help. His integrity and reliability stood out, which is rare in my experience with construction projects. If anything needed adjusting or fixing, it was never an issue—he made sure everything was done to perfection. Beyond their incredible service, the quality of their work speaks for itself. No hidden costs, no surprises—just excellent craftsmanship and a team that truly stands by their word. I highly recommend Crown Pavers to anyone looking for paver or masonry work! In fact, I was so impressed that I referred my parents, and they’re currently having their entire backyard done by Crown Pavers. They’re just as thrilled with the work as I am! Thank you so much—I couldn’t be happier with my stunning travertine pavers!"