We Remodel & Build
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Introduction
Our company got its start 35 years ago and was passed down from father to son ever since. Home remodeling and renovation ideas evolved as work moved on and we took the path to modern decor and designs to deliver maximum value to a home you'll love.
Overview
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10 employees
13 years in business
Business hours
SunClosedMon8:00 am - 6:00 pm
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This pro accepts payments via Check, PayPal, Venmo, and Zelle.
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Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and value.
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Cindy H.
Aug 1, 2022
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We purchased an older family home in San Jose from 1915 that needed a complete makeover. We also planned on increasing the home square footage by adding 1,500 sq ft.
Me and my husband both work for a major tech company and were referred to We Remodel And Build internally by 3 coworkers who achieved similar projects in the Bay area.
As first-time homeowners we had very limited knowledge of all that despite some preliminary research we had done prior to meeting with Shay. He made it simple to understand and gave us a precise idea of what to expect. His authenticity and transparency when it came to costs and timelines reflected a strong work ethic that our coworkers had mentioned as well. We interviewed 2 more contractors but we clicked with Shay immediately.
The first phase of the project consisted of working hand in hand with We Remodel And Build’s architect and engineer. Both were a fountain of knowledge and answered all of our questions promptly.
Once the drawings were ready and approved by the city, Shay and his crew started executing the plans. The crew was punctual and organized and the quality of craftsmanship exceeded our expectations.
Shay beautifully blended the old charm of the home with the new addition. He is extremely responsive and coordinated the whole project with the best possible manager. We were hesitant on the 1,500 sq ft as it felt too overwhelming, stressful and expensive but as the construction work started, we realized that it was more fear than harm and today we are at peace with our decision as it not only added significant space to the house but also increased the value of our property.
The result is spectacular and it is now our turn to recommend We Remodel And Build.
Details: Complete plans or drawings • Whole home or building • Repair existing structure • Home • I am the owner
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Andy L.
Dec 17, 2021
Shay and his team did a great job remodeling and reconfiguring our master bathroom and closet. Before, the space felt cramped and the space around the vanity was not utilized. We wanted to take down a wall and build a new one to reshape the entire area. Shay was honest and informative during the estimate and gave us a very reasonable price and was willing to work with our budget. Shay will always try to save you money without sacrificing quality or deterring you from your vision which we appreciated. In the end we could not be happier with the way it turned out!
Janet T.
Oct 20, 2021
Our project consisted of a kitchen, bathrooms, flooring painting and 1,500 sq ft addition to the existing house and a second story addition due to our growing family and the need for a remote office space.
Finding the right contractor is as stressful and time-consuming as going ring shopping with your future-wife-to-be. You want to make the right choice and pray that the dream house / dream ring are affordable 😂
We came across We Remodel And Build by walking in our neighborhood as we saw a yard sign in a house that was being remodeled near where we live and in the beginning of this pandemic there wasn’t much to do but walk the dog at least 3 times a day which allowed us to observe the evolution of the remodeling project down the street. We were also lucky to talk to the owners and get a sneak peek of the work that was being done.
A second story addition is a complex project because of local codes and all kind of restrictions that may apply. Shay was well informed about all that and mentioned that it could create shade issues for the neighboring homes and insisted on the importance of aligning with the general aesthetics of the area by building the second story from scratch by tearing off the roof rather than a modular second-story addition that would be designed and built off-site.
The kitchen remodeling was the easy part whereas the 1,500 sq ft addition brought its own set of challenges such as HVAC and electrical.
This construction and home remodeling project took 7 months to be completed not including home addition plans, blueprints, city approval and city permits issuance which took an extra 4 months.
All our expectations were met, their customer service was excellent from day 1 until completion and we truly have the feeling that we got excellent value for the money we spent.
Karan M.
Aug 22, 2021
Shay and his team is really exceptional. Shay provided us various ideas for remodeling our guest bathroom. They provided the best quote for our guest bathroom remodel project after hunting over a month or so. We remodel and build gave equal importance to each and every step of way. Special thanks to Marco, who is Shay's contractor who is expert in plumbing, electrical and any type of installation. They are very responsive and complete the tasks in a timely manner. We highly recommend We remodel & build for any type of remodel projects. We look forward to work with them in the near future.
James T.
Jul 5, 2023
Like many other homeowners, when it comes to an extensive construction project my husband and I really didn't know the proper steps or where to start. After looking at different websites we finally came up with what we envisioned our home to look like. It turned out not to be just a simple room addition and full home remodeling with so many moving parts. You speak to an architect first to develop a full set of plans or do you speak to a contractor first to get an idea of cost, we were so confused. We started interviewing several contractors, all of them were good and gave us an idea of how we should approach our project. Some of them said that it would be better for us to knock the home down and start building from scratch, others told us that it would be better just to extend and add a room addition to the side and back of the home. It seemed like we were more confused than at the beginning. Then we interviewed a couple of architects. Which let me tell you their prices were all over the place. Somehow we landed on We Remodel and Build. We met with Shay, he was extremely professional and took his time explaining the process. He was intuitive and fully engaged. He helped us come up with a design that would work with our house and we decided on 800sqft room addition and reconfiguring our existing structure. We worked with the company’s in-house engineer who drew the plans and We Remodel and Build submitted to the city everything that is needed to issue us the permit. Once we had our permits we were ready to begin construction. The entire process lasted for a bit more than eight months. From the beginning they had given us a strict timeline to follow. Explained to us what materials we would need and when we would need it at the house. They also provided us with a progress payment to follow. Shay was an integral part of the building process. Our new home is now built and we couldn't be happier with the end results. If you're looking for a contractor to build I highly recommend We Remodel and Build.
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