ECS Construction Inc.

It went very well overall.

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We had the pleasure of using ECS Construction on our home renovation in Encinitas. Project went very well ? would recommend them to others. Timing was important to us as we had to find temporary accommodations during the project. Were told upfront to expect an 8-week project; sometime during the second week (as we discovered unforeseen conditions) was told that a 10-week schedule was more realistic. Were no other delays/adjustments after that; finished right on target. The extended timeline was not due to poor scheduling but solely because there was more work to get done than first anticipated. For example, we visited the house on 5 different Saturdays during the course of the project (all unannounced) and on 4 of those days ran into subs doing work. As someone paying both a mortgage and rent, very much appreciated seeing that type of diligence. There are a lot of details associated with a project like this; ECS was able to strike the right balance of asking direction for key details without requiring us to specify every nail hole. And that really comes down to good communication. We always knew what was happening and what was about to happen next. Very available for meetings/calls with both us and our designer. Always felt engaged with the project. We spoke with five contractors (two from Angie?s List) before deciding on ECS. Were pleased with our decision; would use them again and would recommend to others doing similar projects.

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We can't say enough about Eric Stephens and his crew from ECS Construction. Over the course of several weeks, Eric created our dream home. He was friendly, professional, and punctual. He responded promptly to all communication and was incredibly responsive to our questions and concerns. He offered helpful suggestions and solved every issue that arose in a calm, competent manner. In our kitchen, he saved us some $$$ by keeping our cabinets, and sent them out for a beautiful paint job. He altered an awkward hood/vent arrangement to create a custom look, removing an unattractive fluorescent light soffit in the process. He fabricated gorgeous white quartz countertops, fitted in a huge farmhouse sink, set up our appliances, and made our new faucets, garbage disposal, and ice-maker work like magic. He re-faced our dual-sided fireplace with beautiful bricks and created custom-made wood mantels. He made the flue and damper safer, so now we're ready for cozy fires on chilly evenings. He covered our entire floor with a rich, dark-chocolate-colored, engineered hardwood floor and installed 4" high baseboards, some of which had to twist around tricky curved surfaces. Eric installed our new hardware, lock-sets, and drawer pulls, giving our doors and drawers a gleaming, finished look. He updated the hinges so that now our cabinets are the soft-closing type with the hardware hidden from view. The transformation in the bathrooms really showcases Eric's skills. He demolished a bathroom that was covered in beige tile and created a spa-like, fresh, white retreat. We now have a huge shower with a "vintage" exposed fixture, a glass-tiled niche, a corner seat, and a frameless glass door. He adapted the plumbing to make the dual vanity that we found online work in the space, and hung up our new medicine cabinets and towel bars. He replaced the toilet, covered the floor with shiny hex tiles, put up my bling-y new sconces, and wrapped the lower half of the room with charming bead board. The showstopper, though, is the claw-foot tub. Somehow, Eric made it work in that space and it couldn't be more beautiful. I can't stop looking at it! In the guest bath, Eric re-tiled the floor, vanity top, and tub/shower walls with white subway and hex tiles, instantly brightening the space. He cut away a "banjo" part of the vanity, installed a new medicine cabinet, changed the faucets and towel bar, and painted the vanity cabinet. He managed to create a much-need exhaust fan where there was previously only a light. It's now a fresh, airy space. Thanks to Eric, the house gleams and functions and looks updated. The dining room is particularly lovely since Eric affixed bead board around the lower half of the room and hung up a chandelier, to which he added extra chain and a ceiling medallion. His crew kept things clean, quickly hauling away any debris. They were considerate of our neighbors, keeping the inevitable noise and mess to a minimum. We highly recommend Eric for all of your remodeling needs. He does it all, and does it well. I'm already looking around the outside of our home for some ways in which it can be improved, and I plan on calling on Eric first!

08/13/2013: Demolition of old patio cover begins: All debris removed from site by end of workday and loaded on company truck. 08/14/2013: Demolition of old concrete pad begins. old concrete placed in an orderly stack for later removal from site. 08/15/2013: Demolition of old concrete pad continues. 08/16/2013: Truck hauled away old patio cover and concrete. 08/19/2013: Frame for new concrete pad was built and rebar laid in frame. City code inspector inspected placement of footings. 08/21/2013: Cement truck and workers arrived and poured cement for the concrete pad and walkway. 08/23/2013: Start of construction of new patio cover begins. 08/27/2013: City code inspector on site. Inspected frame. recommendations made and to precede with construction. 08/29/2013: Torch down roof installed. 09/02/2013: Patio cover painted. 09/04/2013: Contractor measured windows for screen inserts. 09/05/2013: Roofer returned to complete roof installation. 09/14/2013: Screen inserts installed. 09/17/2013: City code inspector onsite: Construction passed his inspection. 09/18/2013: Eric arrived for final critique and payment.

This was far from a simple remodel. Aside from knocking down walls and creating a functional and appealing open floor plan, ECS also practically had to rebuild everything from the ground up due to extensive termite and water damage that had occurred over the past 30-plus years. I've worked with other contractors in the past, but Eric and his dedicated crew far surpassed any of them. Every detail from the largest to the smallest has been perfectly executed. I could not be any happier!

They were always on time and very professional. my kitchen was old and gloomy and now it's picture perfect. I could not ask for more.

Eric is an expert craftsman and has been able to address our needs and concerns extremely well

Overall, our experience with ECS was very solid and we are really appreciative that they helped us rebuild our home after the entire house was covered in four inches of hot water!

Eric did not have any other jobs going at the time, so he was present more than would normally be expected. He is proud to do quality work. There were a few times that he advised me of potential problems or concerns, for example: The ceiling was bowed and sagging in the living room (nobody had noticed it - even home inspection!) Eric brought my attention, gave me the option to fix (with additional charge of course). When the house was built, ceiling beams (joists?) were not placed in a section of the house. Eric extended the beams. Probably different building codes back then? The house is on a slab, and Eric suggested moving the plumbing 'up and over' instead of leaving it in the slab. He cautioned me about possible leak - to avoid future problems. I took his advice, and the plumbing now goes into the wall and up / over - no longer in the slab. After renovating, I moved in - and have since learned that a few of the houses in this development have had slab leaks in the plumbing! Over-all a great job. I was on a time squeeze - and the work was done very efficiently. Sometimes, when I visited (during this work) Eric had 5, 6, even 8 different tradesmen working at the same time!

After submitting some rough drawings to Eric Stephens of ECS Construction, we worked to develop a very practical and convenient storage shed and animal enclosure area. Since the area is on a hillside, Eric designed the area with a retaining wall and drainage to ensure that the pens would remain dry during the rainy season. Eric and his crew listened to my suggestions and needs, and included some very helpful input and suggestions of their own. They even matched the roof line, color, and roofing material to my home! The project went very well, and I now have a shed for all my animal feed and gardening tools, as well as perfect pens for my animals! They are happy, and so am I !

The project went very well, and the result is a home that I really love ! Eric pays close attention to detail and takes pride in his work. He communicates well and promptly returns phone calls and emails. He is willing to work with you to find the best solutions to your construction needs and your budgetary constraints. He did such an awesome job, I recently hired him again for a second project.