Coastal Designs

Drew with Coastal Designs was the perfect choice for remodeling our kitchen. From the beginning, he listened to what we wanted to do, made helpful suggestions and then provided us with the most professional proposal we saw from the half dozen contractors which had bid on the project. More importantly, he did everything he promised us and completed the kitchen on budget and close to 2 weeks early. His craftsmen were top notch and the remodel is exactly what we wanted.

After remodeling our kitchen and dining room six months prior we went back to the team at Coastal Designs to get our bathrooms done. From the bid, to design, demo, construction, and finally finishing touches the process was incredible. Home construction is a big deal and can be a stressful process...especially with young children. Drew and his team made it easy the whole way through. Don’t mess around looking for the lowest price as as we have all heard of the horror stories out there. I’d recommend Coastal Designs to anyone who wants professional honest work done right the first time.

I highly recommended Coastal Designs! Drew exceeded all of my expectations and my kitchen turned out even better than I’d dreamed. Drew showed up every day on time and stayed all day. He finished my kitchen 2 weeks early! We will only be using Coastal Designs for future work on our home. Drew was friendly, punctual, professional, clean, stayed within budget, helpful and a pleasure to work with.

Everything was top quality and excellent craftsmanship. Drew was communicative and flexible. Job finished ahead of schedule. We would definitely hire Coastal Designs again and recommend him to our friends.

We have been wanting to remodel our kitchen for years and finally decided it was time. While interviewing contractors, Drew at Coastal Design immediately impressed me with his professionalism. Right from our first meeting he was prompt, courteous and took plenty of time to answer all of our never ending questions and this professionalism carried throughout the entire remodeling process. He always greeted us at the door with a handshake and he sent daily updates via text and phone calls to let us know when his workers would arrive and when they would leave and the status of the work for the day. Everyone who came through our door to work on our kitchen was just as polite and professional as Drew himself. They were respectful of our space and made sure to clean up after themselves on a daily basis. We stayed on schedule and on budget and the final product was above and beyond anything we could have hoped for. We are excited to work with Drew and his team in the future for our next home improvement projects because we know the quality and service will be exceptional.

This was the second time we used Coastal Designs and this job went as smoothly as the first one. I have worked with many contractors over the years but I have to say that Drew Efimoff of Coastal Designs is one of the very best. Drew was on site every day and he worked very closely with his sub-contractors. His attention to the details of protecting the surrounding areas and keeping the job contained is unrivaled. In terms of coordinating and in the delivery of materials his timing is flawless. When he says it will be finished by a certain date, he really means it. He is professional, honest, reliable, meticulous and patient contractor. His workers are outstanding. It was wonderful working with him and Christian and his crew. We recommend him without hesitation.

Choosing to work with Drew was an excellent decision. From beginning-to-end it was the most relaxed I’ve ever been about any project. Drew is efficient, punctual and communicates every single step of the way. Drew also possesses an eye for detail and design. The subcontractors that Coastal Design employs are qualified, thoughtful and professional. It’s reassuring to know that the people you have working on your home, while you’re at work, are good people. I am grateful for the opportunity to work with Drew and all of his subs and I look forward to working on the next phase of our home with the Coastal Design team.

I’ve done my share of remodels and deferred maintenance projects over the years and none of them have been pleasant experiences. So, I absolutely dreaded the prospect of remodeling two of our bathrooms. My sister recommended Drew Efimoff of Coastal Designs for the job. Drew had recently remodeled her entire duplex and she was extremely happy with the experience and the outcome. From the start, Drew was punctual, knowledgeable, affable, and most importantly, listened to what we wanted. He presented us with a project proposal, and though we made a few tweaks to the original plan, the final cost was pretty much as originally presented. When I met with Drew to look at tile options, I showed him some standard “safe” options and some more unique picks I had found previous to our meeting. Drew sensed right away the vibe I was going for and encouraged me to go with the more novel choices. During the project, Drew was on-site almost every day and always kept us up to date on the subcontractors’ schedules. Drew was always available by phone/text and was extremely responsive to even the smallest concern or question. Not only did the bathrooms turn out more beautiful than I imagined, the project was finished two weeks early! I have to admit, it was a remarkably easy process from start to finish. The project foreman and all of the subcontractors were truly nice guys. They were professional, competent, and cleaned up after themselves. Drew was always sensitive to keeping our home as clean as possible during the project, and made sure when the project was complete, a professional cleaner came in and took care of any remaining debris. We highly recommend Drew Efimoff and Coastal Designs to anyone considering any type of home renovation/remodel. Our remodeled bathrooms are absolutely stunning and we couldn’t be happier with the entire experience.

I am very happy with my new kitchen. We came into the remodel with a design in mind and Drew helped us tweek it to be more practical. He was very helpful with picking out materials, particularly the cabinets. His bid was so straight forward, it was easy to figure out how much changes/upgrades in material would add to the budget. Drew is so approachable. He asks questions that make it easy to collaborate and get to the heart of what I really wanted. Coastal Design is very organized and professional. One of my favorite examples of professionalism was that the design was taped to the wall in each area. More importantly, he clearly had the entire job scheduled out before he even started, so it was easy to have confidence in his estimate of when the work would be complete. They had a consistent early day in the middle of the week to get a little extra done if they needed and asked permission a couple of times to a little work on Saturday to keep on pace. Special shout out to his cabinet installer, who put in long days to get everything done timely. He also put up with several custom requests - a granite farmhouse sink, a butcher block counter, painting the inside of my cabinet bright orange, a professional sized hood and a large chalkboard magnet. Shout out to his forman Christian and partner Chris for doing all the items that required a little engineering or pick me up work. Christian patiently explained any of the construction I asked about and was a real craftsman. Drew was on site nearly everyday. The electrician, the plumber, the stuccoman and the tiler were all experienced professionals. Every piece of the job was an upgrade to the space both inside the walls and out. We've been waiting 10 years to remodel our kitchen. We had put a lot of thought into what we wanted. I am very grateful that Coastal Designs was the one to build our ideas. Thanks guys!

We can not say enough good things about Drew of Coastal Designs. We hired him and his team to fully remodel our kitchen which we thought was going to be a very stressful project. It turned out to be just the opposite. Drew and his team were here every day, finished the job 2 weeks early, and were completely on budget. There was also open communication 100% of the time which we appreciated. His entire team was professional, respectful, clean, and always on time. We highly recommend Drew! He is such a pleasure to work with. We will be hiring Drew again for future projects!

I’m not sure how we could ever convey our gratitude to Coastal Designs and his entire team in the remodel of our Master Bathroom. Going through a major remodel is never fun and can be very intrusive. From day 1, even before demolition, Drew and his foreman Christian, were extremely respectful and did an amazing job making sure we felt comfortable amidst all the chaos. He has an incredible team of subcontractors who all share the same work ethic. We had done a kitchen remodel years ago and that process still left us with anxiety over starting another project. We were very selective with who we chose for this project. Even though Drew was not our lowest bid, his quiet assurance and humbleness made us feel confident that he was the right one. His proposal was extremely detailed and inclusive. He assured us that the cost of the project would only change if we changed something. Not only did he stay on budget but even finished a week and a half early. At no time during the process did we feel the need to micro manage. Drew pointed out tiny flaws and imperfections even before we had a chance to notice them, and quickly had them resolved. His perfectionism is even a little comical. It is evident that he is in the right business and loves his craft. We whole-heartedly recommend Drew with Coastal Designs. It was a pleasure working with him every step of the way. Thank you for our beautiful bathroom and for such a pleasant experience.

The job was done on a timely basis and looks great. We are very pleases with Drew's Coastal Designs. Drew is a real professional and is a very nice guy who follows through with all facets of the job.

I have worked with many contractors over the years and they have all been good. However, Drew Efimoff of Coastal Designs, is one of the very best. Drew was on site every day and he worked very closely with his subcontractors. His attention to the details of protecting the floors and walls surrounding the job site are unrivaled. In terms of coordination and delivery of materials his timing was flawless. He promised to finish the job of completely gutting and rebuilding our master bathroom & dressing room in four weeks and he delivered. He is the most professional, honest, reliable, meticulous and patient contractor you could ever hope for. His workers are outstanding and working with him and with Christian was a wonderful experience. We recommend him without hesitation and will use him again. C. Goldberg

We couldn't have asked for a better experience going through a major remodel! Drew's proposal was extremely detailed and included accurate pricing. We were thrilled when he completed everything ahead of schedule. There was never any down time on our project because Drew kept his workers perfectly coordinated to keep our project running efficiently. He also communicated extremely well, giving us updates almost daily. Drew was extremely considerate with keeping the work area as tidy as possible before they left each day. We are thrilled with our new kitchen. It is literally the kitchen of my dreams! We can't wait to hire Drew for our next project.

Drew from Coastal Designs did an amazing job! We had our kitchen remodeled, as well as interior painting, wood flooring, tile, and carpet. Drew was on time with the project, used the best sub contractors, was always available, and made us feel comfortable during the entire process. I have to add, the house never had any trash or debris during the entire remodel. The trash was hauled away daily which I especially liked. End result. The kitchen remodel and home looks beautiful!

Drew at Coastal Designs is a consummate professional that I will refer to all my local friends. We love our two remodeled bathrooms, and are thrilled that they were finished 2 weeks early! From our introductory meeting to our final walkthrough, Drew was precisely on time and greeted me with a smile and a cheerful handshake every time. His team is a friendly group of professionals who worked quietly and kept their workspace tidy. We had three contractors bid our job, and Drew stood out head and shoulders above the rest for his attention to detail, his professionalism, and his quest for perfection. And, yes, these qualities were evident at our first meeting and remained true throughout the entire job. My husband and I do not enjoy the design process and were quite intimidated by the entire thing. Drew really listened to our ideas, gave gentle suggestions, and was so patient with the many questions that we had along the way. Drew made himself available to answer our questions after hours by phone, email and text. He really made it so much easier and so much more fun than we thought it could ever be. If you are in Carlsbad or Encinitas, please give Drew a call – you will be so happy that you did!

Our experience with Coastal Designs was wonderful. Drew and his team were knowledgeable, professional and punctual. The job site was as clean as a whistle and the quality of the work was impeccable. We would hire them again in a heartbeat.

What I like most about Drew is that he always answers his phone (incl. weekends, vacation, etc.) and that his dedicated workers were highly professional and dependable. This was my first remodel, ever, and I needed lot of handholding. Even though the project is now done, I still have contact with Drew for questions, suggestions, etc. I would use him again, in a heartbeat. The place is beautiful.

Fine. The contractor was consistently in touch with us regarding every stage of the remodeling which included removal and disposal of the existing appliances and cabinets. We selected and paid for the major appliances plus pulls and knobs. The contractor and his team installed all appliances and flooring doing an excellent job. They obtained and installed beautiful custom cabinetry and back splash and did fine electrical and plumbing work. The team were first-class professionals and quite responsible. The contract called for a time line which has was diligently adhered to. We recommend Coastal Design!

The master bathroom in our mid-80?s condo is an odd L-shape with 1 corner at a 45 degree angle, and with 3 large windows on the opposite wall. Directly in front of those windows, the original raised bathtub / shower was an accident waiting to happen. We had some ideas for radically changing the layout in order to make it much, much, safer, significantly improve the functionality, and to update and enhance the appearance and style to match our tastes. We needed a contractor who could make our ideas into reality. One that could hold to the budget we had to work with, and complete it all within a reasonable timeframe with minimal disruption to our home. Drew Efimoff and Coastal Designs came thru for us on all counts, working with us to figure out how to make it all come together and completing our beautiful new bathroom on budget and on schedule. While all aspects of the experience were excellent (and the finished bathroom itself what we were hoping for), there are 3 areas where Coastal Designs is head and shoulders above the rest:1) Quality craftsmanship and attention to detail - From the wiring and plumbing hidden behind the walls to the tile work in the shower, Drew?s crew took great pride in getting things exactly right, working well, and looking good.2) Communication and commitment to a design and build plan from day 1 - With Coastal Designs you?ll always know what is supposed to be done when, and can rest assured that it will get done on, or ahead of, schedule.3) Concern for the rest of your home - Day 1 was dedicated to covering floors, carpets and railings and making sure everything was well protected. Debris removal and general clean-up was done at the end of each work day. Everyone working for Drew was personable, conscientious and professional. Final touch was having Drew?s cleaning crew come in periodically and at the completion of the work to thoroughly vacuum, dust, mop etc. We are already considering Coastal Designs for our future remodeling projects. Check out the portfolio on the Coastal Designs website and see for yourself.

Drew was one of six general contractors from whom we obtained estimates for a complete kitchen remodel. After an initial meeting to discuss the details of the project during which he took measurements and photographs and provided input as to layout and design, Drew came back in a few days with a written proposal that was far superior to those provided by the other bidders. His proposal included computer generated renderings of what all aspects of the completed project would look like, a detailed breakdown of all of the project costs, and a project completion/payment timetable. Drew guaranteed that, subject to any changes requested by us, the project would be completed on time and on budget. Drew provided the name of a client in a nearby neighborhood whose kitchen remodel he was just completing. When she graciously allowed us to come by for a look, we were impressed by both the quality of the work and her comments as to how wonderful had been her experience in working with Drew. After a few tweaks to the scope of the work and the materials, we signed the contract and scheduled the work. We did most of the demolition ourselves, other than the removal of the soffit and the wall, and Drew's guys began work right on schedule. Drew is very detail oriented, and the sub-contractors he uses have all been with him for some time because their work conforms to his high standards. His carpenter, Christian, is especially meticulous. Removal of the soffit revealed that we were dealing with a load bearing wall, which was not entirely unexpected. This necessitated the installation of an LVL beam. I wanted the beam raised up above ceiling height, but Drew advised against this because the additional labor involved would be costly and would disrupt the schedule. Because Drew's subs are so good, they are in high demand and he has to schedule them well in advance. For this reason he is not keen on entertaining changes that would wreak havoc with the schedule. Drew assured me that Christian would make the beam look great, and he was right. Christian also did a super job building the knee wall and installing the brackets involved in building the island as i requested so that it could have a free floating end without the need for legs to support the corners. It turned out great. Drew finished our kitchen a week ahead of schedule, and we are extremely happy with the results. Drew is an excellent general contractor who takes great pride in his work. He always responded in a timely manner to voice messages and emails. He ran a tight ship and kept everyone on track and on schedule. He was a pleasure to work with and I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone considering a kitchen or bath remodel.

We were so pleased with Coastal Designs from start to finish. Drew is a true professional and was so easy to work with. He helped us through the planning phase, guided us through selecting materials, and communicated so clearly what the timeline of the construction would look like for us. It made the whole process stress-free because we knew what was going to happen each step of the way. His entire team is made up of quality professionals, and we felt comfortable with all of the workers being in our house, whether we were there or not. What really stood out to us was Drew's experience and knowledge of design and his recommendation of quality materials, so he was able to guide us on what would work well and what he would not recommend. The result was that we completely trusted his judgment with everything that we selected. The outcome was two beautiful new bathrooms that we will enjoy for many years to come. If we do any further renovations to our home, Drew is the first and only call we will make. He?s that good.

Drew was great! I highly recommend him and wouldn't hesitate to use him again. He is very professional and great to work with. He communicates every step of the process, gives you specific dates on when pieces of the project are going to be completed. His original quote only changed because we made some changes but he never charged us more than he said he would. There were a few small things I asked him about when the job was completed and he came back two times (after being paid fully) to make sure i was satisfied. Drew will not disappoint you!

From the beginning, it was a pleasure working with Drew of Coastal Designs. He was one of the few service providers who returned the phone call in a timely manner. During our first meeting we stated our preferences and in our second meeting we received a detailed, yet easy to understand proposal containing the project phases and a rendering of what the remodel would look like. All of the Coastal Designs staff was extremely friendly and trustworthy. Coastal Designs taped the floors off with protective material before the demolition began and always cleaned up after phases in the project were completed. Since we were living in the home at the time of the remodel this was a real plus. The project was finished a week before and we stayed within the defined budget. We are extremely happy with our beautiful new bathrooms and hall cupboards!

I highly recommend Drew from Coastal Designs! He was so pleasant to work with and easy to communicate with- a trait that?s not a given in a contractor. He?s very responsive, proactive, reliable and ethical. You gotta love it when someone does what he says he?s going to do. We met him in Feb 2015 and he was gracious enough to provide a very thorough quote with 2 revisions while we figured out exactly what we needed the scope of work to be. He began in April and was finished right on time. I would say he was way ahead of schedule but we got held up when I ordered some materials last minute that took a while to get. He connected us with very good vendors for our materials, the cabinetry, stone, etc is very high quality. He kept me informed every step of the way and the process went very smoothly. When last minute decisions and unforeseen hiccups came up they were dealt with fairly and he walked us through our best options. You could tell the subcontractors take pride in their work. Coastal Design?s carpenter Christian is excellent- very conscientious and precise. Christian built us a beautiful new custom mantel. All of the subcontractors are courteous and did excellent work.