Cal Coast Construction

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Have used Cal Coast Construction many times, and consider them expensive, but the best in the area. You get what you pay for.

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Mike was great in listening to what we wanted and making suggestions. He didn't try to oversell us items we didn't need. For example, we felt our cabinets were fine and he agreed. We asked if we should reface them and he told us that refacing cabinets can be labor intensive and doing so isn't a way to save money. Another designer said that putting new countertops on existing cabinets was "tacky" and yet my kitchen looks amazing as if the counters and cabinets were installed together. Mike's team was careful and didn't make one mark on the cabinets when they took off the old counter. I liked all the sub work as well. Glass tile looked great, the quartz countertops were perfect, and the electrical and plumbing work was done well, too. They installed the new appliances quickly and we've had no issues so far. Everyone showed up on time or contacted us if they were going to be late (which was rare -- I believe we had just one day where the electrician had to reschedule). They kept dust to a minimum by putting up plastic to contain the area and cleaned up every day before they left, both inside and out. Total job took about 3 weeks, just like Mike said. I would definitely recommend Cal Coast Construction and will use them in the future.

TL;DR - This person was very difficult to work with, didn't answer their phone, and seemed dodgy. They didn't do the work for us. More details: * We scheduled an appt to look at our fence for Wednesday at 4pm. * Wednesday at 3:15, he called to say he wouldn't be able to make it. * I explained we had driven from Templeton to Oceano specifically to meet with him,and he said the absolute earliest he could be there was 6. I told him to call me when he was on his way. He tried VERY hard to get out of coming at all. He kept saying he could just stop by when we weren't there, or could call me on the phone when he was there. I explained that I wanted to be there so we could talk about a few different options, etc. He obviously wasn't very happy with having to meet with me. This is when things just started feeling "off" with him. * We left to run some errands, planning to be back by 6. * He called at ~5:15, and said he was in grover beach, and headed to the house now. We said we were about 20 minutes away, and we would meet him at the house. * He called me back again when we were about halfway there and started asking a bunch of questions, obviously to try to get it out of the way so I wouldn't have to meet him there. I was driving in heavy traffic (in pismo area around 5, traffic sucks), and I said I couldn't talk on the phone, but that I would be back shortly. * He called me back a few minutes later (when we were only about 5 minutes from the house) and said "I'll save you the drive time, this is going to be way too expensive, you won't want me to do it". Keep in mind at this point he knew barely anything about the project, our goals, or what we wanted to accomplish. He was making assumptions about things because he couldn't just wait a few minutes for us to show up (keeping in mind the EARLIEST time he said he could be there after rescheduling was still 30 minutes away). The whole thing felt very sleezy, and he jerked us around all afternoon. Also, his website says "We always answer our phones", but I found the exact opposite. Nearly every single time I called him, he let it go to voicemail, and half those times his voicemail was full. That to me a is a tell tale sign that you should never do business with a contractor. If they're screening their calls, AND they obviously have lots of other people who are trying to get ahold of them (full voicemail)... that probably means they're trying to dodge people, or at a minimum are over committed, and would likely rush through any job you hire them to do. I would suggest staying away.

We used them 5 times and they were the best. They were excellent.

Caleb is fabulous. His work is fabulous. He always delivers more then expected. Highly recommend

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In early February we joined Angie's List for referrals for a contractor to install NEW KITCHEN COUNTER TOPS. This listing is very close to our home. Has exceptional rating scores and reviews on the Web site. I called on 2/10/14 and left a detailed message of what we needed and asked for a return call. So far, we have NOT RECEIVED A CALL BACK. IN MEANTIME, WE HAVE ENGAGED ANOTHER CONTRACTOR (NOT ON ANGIE'S LIST) FOR THE JOB

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It went fine. They did a good job. I don't have any complaints. It seems that the price was a little expensive to me but considering where we live, everything is expensive.

Our 40 year old fence was falling down. I knew I needed a new fence but hated to lose this fence since my dad built it for me. I had two estimates and I knew immediately I would choose Cal Coast Construction as the owner, Caleb Lopez, said he could save it for me. The other estimate did not suggest this. Caleb understood my feelings and said the wood was still good. It was the right choice. Caleb is very personable and explained everything he planned to do. The estimate was even priced by the various jobs needed to be done. Two of his crew arrived 15 minutes before the designated time and began work. They called us out several times to check if we approved what they were doing. There was no loud music playing as we've experienced with other contractors. They did a terrific job and we are more than happy. We have several jobs needed on our house and Caleb and his crew will be the ones we call.

I didn't used their service because they charged me with an extremely unacceptable price and they want to do services that I don't want to happen.

They were very good, they did the right and they were on time but I just went with somebody else recommended by a friend. I like them and if not of the recommendation of my friend, I would have used them.

Fine. No issues.

Terrific ! The company repaired my awning, removed concrete piers, set new concrete piers, set new 4x4 posts, painted awning, painted trim in the sunroom, painted the back fence, and did some plumbing service work. All the work was extremely well done, and all the employees with whom I spoke were highly knowledgeable and polite. I am very pleased with the work. I will call them again if I have any other work to be done.

Went fine. Turned out to be too expensive, though.

Caleb (Cal Coast Construction) exceeded my expectations! We have several projects that need to be done on our aging home (fence/gate construction, electrical improvements, staircase modification, window replacement, and, eventually backyard remodel). Caleb met with us for almost a full hour just to make sure that he had a clear picture of what we wanted done, our priorities, and our budget. He offered us several options in order to keep the jobs as uncomplicated as possible, respecting our budget. We decided to start with repairing the front gate and replacing the two side gates. The gentlemen who worked on the project were professionals who did exceptionally high quality work. They encountered an unexpected situation (obscured, rotted retaining walls and stairs under one of the gates) and presented us with options on how to proceed (again, respecting our budget while ensuring that the construction was high quality and safe). They were patient and respectful (to my elderly mother who has "memory challenges" and repeatedly asked for/needed explanations about the on-going work, as well as neighbors who stopped by). They cleaned up at the end of the work days and removed/disposed of all debris (even swept up all of the saw dust) at the end of the project. The gates that they built are amazing...sturdy and beautiful. They attended to all of the small details, too; for example, they ensured that the locks on both gates were calibrated to use the same key. (I know that this seems like a minor detail, but I have worked with SO many contractors and handymen who would never have done this without being told. This small detail made me feel as if Caleb and his folks really cared about making my life easier!). Cal Coast Construction will begin work on our electrical system within the next few weeks. I fully intend to make Cal Coast Construction my "one stop" for any and all future home repairs, remodels, and construction.

They were timely, which I appreciated. They were professional. They did an excellent job. The owner was really good to work with. They were not really expensive in comparison to some of the other landscaping companies. I would rate them highly. I would use them again in the future.

I am very pleased with my experience with Cal Coast. I will definitely use them again when I can afford the other changes I wish to make to my home. I have recommended them to my friends as a very trustworthy and competent contractor.

The project went really well. Caleb and his crew disassembled our porches and removed all rotting wood, while preserving and reusing the redwood that was still in good shape when rebuilding the rails. I was very happy about the way it was done, because it lowered the overall cost as well as not wasting a valuable product. They showed up on time, were very kind and courteous. Caleb checked with me every step of the way to make sure I was satisfied with the process and results. The painter contracted with Cal-Coast was excellent, and very conscientious. Overall,I am very happy to recommend Cal-Coast Construction, and plan to use them again in the future.

We are more then pleased with the results of the two projects we have used Cal Coast Construction. We currently have them bidding on a third. Please refer to my description of Services Performed for more details. I give Caleb and Cal Coast Construction an unqualified positive reference.