We Remodel & Build
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Work needed
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About
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
Hired 1 time
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10 employees
14 years in business
Business hours
SunClosedMon8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Check, PayPal, Venmo, and Zelle.
Services offered
Work needed
Full remodel of bathroom
Add new bathroom
Remodel reason
Update style
Replace fixtures
Other damage
Expand the bathroom
Property type
Residential
Projects and media
Projects and media
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!
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.
Jeffrey W.
Jun 12, 2023
Shay and his team not only met but exceeded our expectations. We purchased a small single family house in San Jose that’s been well maintained over the years but needed some upgrading. We were planning on a whole-house remodel and a 1,300 sq ft room addition. We interviewed 4 contractors and then arranged for Shay to visit the property. He listened carefully to what we had in mind and rather than sharing extravagant ideas and have us jump into a larger project as other contractors did he stuck to our plan and came up with more realistic insights in alignment with our vision and budget.
The team was very knowledgeable and provided great guidance throughout the project. They created a realistic timeline and completed the whole project on time. They’re passionate about what they do and we felt safe around them.
We could not recommend them enough and we will spread the word as often as we can.
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.
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Shay Portogez