AGA Construction Inc

AGA was clean, organized and I was impressed with their attention to detail (woodworking). AGA was very generous with changes that were made during construction and helpful in resolving design/structural issues. It wasn't until the sealer was applied incorrectly, that we had some issues. It took AGA some time to resolve the problem.

They did a wonderful job. And it was fast. My roof were done in one day. My front porch tends to flood when it rains. They came up with a good solution by adding a cement strip that directs the water to a sump pump (because everything is up hill from my front porch.) The porch roof was in bad shape. They salvaged what they could and replaced the rotted parts. Instead of replacing my large window and two smaller ones on the back of my living room, AGA replaced it with an energy efficient sliding door, built a patio off the living room with a nice closet on the patio to house my washer/dryer. My bathroom pipes were on the outside of my house. AGA moved them inside the wall, fixed a leak that I didn't know I had and did a nice job finishing with the stucco.

Overall, the entire process was easy for us, because AGA Construction and our construction manager Ilan, did a great job on the new garage. From the beginning, the best part was that this company was very responsive and quick to get back to me. I had inquired on a couple other companies at the same time, but I never got the responsiveness from them that I got from AGA Construction. To me this was very important, because aside from doing a good job, it would have been an unpleasant experience if I couldn't get in touch with whoever was doing the work for us. So, I was off to a good start, and Ilan was always here when he said he would be, and everything I asked of him and any questions I had were answered promptly. I also liked that Ilan took the time I needed to get to know him before any contract or work was done. He sat down and gave me a chance to know him, so that I could really trust him to do the work and do it well. Once I decided to go with AGA Construction, Ilan went over the entire process and explained what needed to be done and how it will be done. If there were things that couldn't technically be done as I had hoped, he gave me other solutions and suggestions to do the work as close to what I had in mind. Throughout most of the entire process, things were done on time and as planned. We did have some price changes and delays along the way, but that was inevitable for any construction process, and these were due to problems with outside suppliers that we ordered parts/products from. Any price increases/changes were due to actual pricing of ordered products and parts, such as lights, doors, etc, which were all notified to me and approved by me before being ordered. Any delays were due to the supplier we ordered our doors from, as they were being very unresponsive and in result affecting the actual work to be done. Although it wasn't AGA's fault, Ilan always explained the situation to me and apologized even though it wasn't his responsibility. If I had any issues, he was always understanding, and overall the work was done exactly how we wanted it to be, and it was a pleasant experience as well. If there was something, no matter how small, that we wanted done over or fixed, it was done. Now we have a beautiful, working garage that everyone visiting our house compliments us on. Also, Tami, who handled all the phone calls at the office and emails for invoices, receipts, etc, is also so prompt and nice. She always sounded like she was in a good mood, which can be difficult working with and talking to so many different people/customers/companies everyday. No matter what I called her about, she was quick to help and easy to talk to, and honestly this also made the entire process of working with AGA that much more pleasant!

If you are looking for excellent work and excellent service, then this is your company. Ilan and his crews turned our shabby 1950's kitchen into a showplace in nine short weeks. My mother, age 90, decided she needed a new kitchen but had very little idea what it was going to look like. Ilan's great sense of style and space were invaluable. He helped us choose all the materials and closely supervised all the work to make sure it was done perfectly. He suggested removing part of a wall to open up the space, and the difference that made to the look of the kitchen is amazing. We are BEYOND pleased with the results. In fact, we were so happy with the work done by this company that we had them replace the roof, rewire the whole house, and put in all new windows, among many other things. All of the workers were friendly, hard-working and respectful of our home, keeping the noise and dirt to a minimum. Ilan was outstanding in monitoring the project. He either stopped by the house or called us every day to discuss the progress. He told us what each service was going to cost and held to the price even though additional work was sometimes needed. As I read some of the other reviews of this company, Ilan's honesty is apparent. If your project is not a good match with his company, he will be up-front about telling you, and I respect him for that. We have had a wonderful experience with AGA Construction, and we will definitely use them again for future projects.

I wrote to them this list of many things that needed to be done: tile, cabinets, sink, counters , paint, wallpaper removal, electrical, plumbing,and lighting. But it was not enough for them to even consider doing the work. Was nice of them to write and tell me so.

The experience went very well. AGA came over within a day to provide a realistic estimate. We actually took a couple weeks to decide on a contractor, so we did go through many estimates and "salesmen". We felt our contact at AGA was very straight forward and honest with us on what to expect during the construction, and what the finished product would look like.Additional Pros: Construction crew showed up everyday on time, worked dilligently AGA worked with us to pick out the perfect tiles and fixtures They were willing to work through a major holiday to thoroughly wrap up the project Did a great job with the clean up We have an infant, and the crew did its best to ensure a clean environment at all times Dealt with fussy annoying neighbors in a very professional manner Cons (if any): Project ran 2 weeks late, but I think some of it had to do with coordinating with the city for the inspection. It would have been very nice if we had more transparency/communication with AGA project management to know what to expect daily with construction. (We have an infant, and it would have been ideal to coordinate hotel stays with some of the more intense construction periods).

AGA Construction appeared to be a very professional company, from the little that I heard and saw. They were responsive on the phone and their Project Coordinator, Ilan Hrir, was experienced in the problems at hand (painting and construction). They provided a clean and thorough proposal of the work to be done. They did so in an email. However, their proposal was much more than I could afford so I used another company to do similar (lesser) work.

Guess our job wasn't big enough for them. We of course found a great company to do our work. As it turns out, it rained a couple of weeks later and we had leaks in 3 different areas. So, we added a roof replacement and repair and 2 window replacements to the job.

My vision of the outcome was better suited to another company.

This is the second time we've used them. They get an "A" overall and we will be using them again in the future.

If anyone tells you they had no problems when remodeling their house with a contractor I would not trust their opinion. The true measure of a contractor is when a problem does occur they acknowledge the problem and get it fixed without trying to say it would be a change order costing you more money or argue with you about what you don't think was done right. When I saw something I didn't like done a certain way or I thought was wrong Ilan would always come out to look and then fix it to my satisfaction. The second big test is when you decide to add some additional work to your job the contractor does not gouge you for the additonal work. There were about 8 change orders for additional work I wanted done. I never felt the quotes I got from Ilan for the additional work I wanted done were unreasonable. The third measure is can you get ahold of your contractor easly. If for some reason Ilan did not pick up his phone and I left a message I would get a call back within the hour. A great comfort with AGA is Tami who is in the office. If for some reason I could not get Ilan on the phone I could always get Tami who would then try to get a answer to my question or issue.

In summary, AGA is honest, reliable, and they do good work. In my other experiences with contractors, you're lucky if you get even one of the three. I recommend them highly. I previously used AGA to perform substantial repairs to a covered balcony, including rebuilding the bar, retiling the floor and the bar, and addressing a water intrusion problem. The project I'm reviewing is a continuation of the first. For the first phase, I interviewed several contractors---all of whom were rated highly on Angie's List---but I was very dissatisfied with their service. The other contractors acted like they were doing me a favor just to talk with me, and they failed to provide reasonable bids for the project. One contractor provided a good bid, but he kept postponing the tentative start date until I had to fire him. In contrast, AGA provided a competitive bid quickly when I contacted them. The project manager, Roy, suggested several ways to save money. When a change order arose, he was apologetic, and offered a very competitive price for the additional work. The workers were respectful and considerate, and the project was finished quickly. For the second phase of this project, AGA provided a fair bid for a substantial amount of work. The contractor, Ilan, was helpful, reliable, and efficient. He was always concerned with doing the job right, even though it extended the length of the project by several weeks. In particular, we didn't realize that we needed new foundations when we started, so we had to redesign one of the decks. The price of the change order was fair, and the new design of the decks is far safer and more attractive than it was before. AGA also took care of a lot of minor things without me asking. The new decks turned out very well. I really appreciate the quality of the construction. It's a pleasure to work with a contractor who is honest and reliable. Ultimately, the price was very reasonable for the size of the project.

The quality of the work was good and the workers were great. Tami, at the office, was super! She is very responsive and helpful. The only challenge I had with them was Ilan, the project manager. We were discussion additional work that needed to be done and it was very frustration working with him because he wouldn't give me prices. He kept telling me my job was small and that he needed to make some money. He kept asking what I though was fair for him to make and what I though was a fair price. I am not a contractor and I have no idea what is fair, I simply wanted to know what their price would be. I thought everyone else was great. They worked around my roofer, who had to come and fix the actual leak, and were very patient about the delays the roofer caused. I am not sure that I would use them again though, because Ilan appears to feel that my small jobs are money losers and I would rather work with someone that wants the work.

AGA was punctual for their appointment, but after a couple of weeks, we called them asking about the written estimate. We finally got a one page "estimate," but it wasn't detailed enough for our insurance company or for us to rely on for doing the actual repair -- the description of materials and the description of the work to be performed was superficial at best.

Everything went fine with the service. I liked the fact that they completed the job and then a couple years after they did the job they came back to fix a minor problem with no hassle.

UPDATE: Since posting my initial feedback AGA contacted me and insisted on coming back to re-do any work that I was not satisfied with at their cost. I was apprehensive at first since I didn't really want to turn my house back into a construction site with plaster, drywall, and painting, etc.. but they insisted that everything would be covered and they would clean up after they left. This time they sent their "A Team" and to their credit everything was very well prepared and they did a great job cleaning up after themselves. I am not sure I would highly recommend them. It was just the finished work wasn't real good and they got 80 percent there on a lot of the drywall and stuff and then it kind of stopped. So it is a lot of uneven patching kind of stuff done and then it was always the usual contractor stuff, chasing them down.

The job went well. Whenever there was a problem, they were willing to take the time to get it right. This was most evident when it came to one of the last parts, the hardwood floor. For some reason the subcontractor they initially used did a bad job and the smell would not go away. AGA was willing to come back and redo the entire floor with a new sub. This made things right. I highly recommend AGA for the fact that they are honest and straightforward and will get the job done right.

The sale consultant (I don't remember his name), showed up on time and I directed him to the bathroom, he had nothing on him, no note pad, nothing. I gave him an outline of what I was looking for/thinking about he supplied zero input and told me I would have to get all the supplies from Home Depot. He kept stating we don't do this, and then he said it would cost about 13K for labor. He then stated he would forward me an estimate, in a few days (it never came).As a point of reference, I have just contracted another Angie's list provider who came with a computer gave me a 3D rendering, went into great detail, will be doing the complete job (including fixtures, etc) for about 15K.

They did really good work. He mislead me a few times about how he approach the job. I asked him if he had a crew or if he was a one-man job. He just sent one guy out. He told me it would take 2 weeks, it ended up taking about two months. The tenant said he did a really good job.

AGA Construction Inc I am still using them. Started using them in 2010. They came out and gave an estimate New roof, paint all outside, a new front door, new back door, and a new garage door. New gutters, it was a big job. Very professional, and knowledgeable. They were very easy to get along with, and not pushy. They cleaned up everything. Office staff is excellent. They call back, when you call them.

The process went very well and they were very flexible with the timing. I was on a fixed budget and limited time frame when I took over an old optometry office. The decor looked like it was from the 1970's and needed a major face lift. As a new business owner, I was on a very tough budget and was able to work with AGA construction and get the job done. They made the appropriate suggestions/recommendations to help with providing the appropriate feel that I wanted convey in the office. Since I did not have an interior designer, they provided guidance in terms of what would go best in terms of the crown moulding, floor coloring, wall coloring and it worked out well. It was a great experience working with AGA construction. The estimates were taken 2 weeks prior to our renovation process and it was projected that the renovations would take only 2 weeks. It ended up being 3 weeks, because of some unforseen structural problems, but overall was done professionally and quickly. The painting crew and flooring group did fantastic work with all the installations and carpeting. The flooring and LED lights are amazing! I still have a few rooms that need to be done and am looking to get them back to finish the job soon!

We are very pleased with their work. There were some issues during the project (as there are in any construction work) such as some items could not be installed where we wanted them to be, or sometimes there was misunderstanding between us and the workers but we are extremely impressed with Ilan's effort to make things right, and make us happy. We spent just a little more than we expected but overall, the bathroom came out nice thanks to AGA. Now the bathroom is done, we are talking to Ilan again about finishing up the rest of the house.

They came in and gave an honest (and accurate) estimate to do all the work we needed. Two weeks after we signed up, they arrived and put up plastic sheeting to reduce the spread of dust throughout the house. Over the next two weeks, they demoed the whole bathroom and rebuilt it back into a beautiful tiled affair with a pedastal sink and jacuzzi tub. There was one unexpected cost in the whole process (my toilet needed to be moved 5 inches, per Building Code). The change order for this was exceedingly reasonable.

They did a great job. The contractor was so professional and responsive. They were quick to fix any issues we had throughout the whole procedure.

We met with Ilan and Eitan initially at the end of 2010, and they were a pleasure to work with. The first meeting was a ballpark estimate as we were still interviewing several companies. During the second meeting, they created a working layout of the proposed kitchen while we spoke, and were able to give us a complete estimate that remained accurate throughout the remodeling process (except for agreed upon increases for change orders, of course). Ilan was involved throughout, with daily calls to go over the latest work and how I felt things were moving along. Tami was always an e-mail away for quick questions or things that I wanted to make sure were brought to their attention in cases where I couldn't make a phone call (at work). They stayed on schedule, except for a few hiccups mostly due to uncontrollable events (city of Whittier permit delays, etc.). We were even able to coordinate work in our back yard on days where my dog would not interfere with the workers. Overall I was very satisfied with everything and would work with Ilan, Eitan and the rest of A.G.A. Construction in the future.