"We had met with a couple of contractors on our bathroom renovation. Since this bathroom is for our office we went upscale with marble and Restoration Hardware vanity and other premium accouterments. The original contractor we were considering had a stance that was "my way or the highway" and would respond to any question on pricing or cost breakdown with "that is the price". Furthermore his quote was only a "guesstimate" - leaving the door open for additional fees and charges at every bump in the road. Brother & Brother came in around the same price, but it was a fixed price and they kept their word.  A separate electrical box, a fancy shower drain and marble bench, even some dumb stuff that the city inspector wanted was all taken care of as part of the project price. Workmanship from these guys was never an issue, their crew are artisans, These fellows are top-notch and the job got done quicker than promised (probably the first time this has happened in contractor history!). Also the first time my wife and I did not argue about remodeling work. I only hesitate to recommend Brother & Brother as I need them not to be too busy for our kitchen remodel! "
"Great company to hire. Quality work, within budget and on time. You don’t have that happen often with other contractors. . I have a beautiful bathroom because of their work."
"Very good people to work with. They take the time to review the construction steps with you and are open to feedback. Their crew works cleanly and are professional at all times. They are very efficient at what they do, and offer a great value for the quality of service they provide. They are very knowledgeable, and can handle any repairs or remodeling projects that you might have. Will definitely hire them again with any remodeling projects that I don’t feel comfortable doing myself. They SHOULD be your first choice when choosing a contractor."
"Very professional, responsive to me as a customer and very honest. "
"Hard working crews "
"Worked very fast, couldn't get a better quality for my money."
"This company was great. We really loved working with them. They came out to give us an estimate and we decided to hire them on the same day. Highly recommended."
"Responded quickly; and were on time and professional "
"Prosper and the team at Prosper Construction just completed a beautiful renovation of my home. I badly needed new flooring and decided to add other updates as well. So we embarked on the journey to design an addition to our home and redesign the entire front of the house, which included a kitchen remodel as well. I knew that I wanted to replace my carpet with porcelain tile, but I thought that I would leave my existing kitchen tile in place, to save a little money. Prosper convinced me to eliminate all transitions in the flooring and replace the entire house with the new tile, and I am really glad that he did! The house now has a smooth flow and an expansive look that is just gorgeous. The entire experience was beyond worth the investment. The most amazing part of the transformation of my home is my stunning new master bathroom, which Prosper also advised me on. "
"They do great work and the value is incredible. He knows how to do everything, from plumbing to full construction and I love that."
"Babylon Builders did an amazing job in making our backyard look like the backyard all others envy. They added colored stamped concrete, an amazing custom sitting wall, new lawn and decorative rocks. Ron (The Owner) was extremely responsive and listened to our every request and executed our vision flawlessly. Juan (The Foreman) was a Rockstar and kept us informed throughout the process. I highly recommend you use Babylon if you want high end, award winning results!"
"I hired Joe to do a tile job in my bathroom. I had a half tile shower with a seat in it, also tile around my bathtub and floor with a drain installed on the floor. The tile came out just beautiful. Also, when I was overseas, I called Joe for an emergency plumbing job under my rental. He came the same day and did the repair. I am glad to have someone to call and trust the job will be done correctly and fairly."
"He did a great job! Was thorough, good at responding, communicated well, and made me feel comfortable about the job."
"Steven was great to work with. He was communicative and responsive, but most importantly he stuck to the schedule he outlined up front. We made some slight tweaks to the plan along the way and he was flexible enough to accommodate them while letting us know what the time and cost impact would be rapidly so we could make decisions on the fly. I'd definitely work with Steven and team again."
"He was doing a good and doing what I told hime to he is a very hard worker and is always on time"
For remodeling and other large-scale home projects, hiring a general contractor can make the difference between a chaotic and stressful waste of time and a hassle-free experience. They are a "jack of all trades" who make sure a job is completed on-time and within budget. They hire and manage subcontractors, pull permits, buy materials, and handle issues related to liability and warranties.
While it's important to get quotes from at least 3 contractors before hiring anyone and to watch out for warning signs (for example, if they request the entire payment upfront), it can be equally as important to make sure they are nearby. Contractors in your area can negotiate better prices for materials and labor, can source local materials, and typically know your area's code requirements.
When you start to interview candidates, here are some questions you should ask:
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