If you hire this pro, you’re covered by a money-back guarantee. Learn more
If you hire this pro, you’re covered by a money-back guarantee. Learn more
About
We are a small business. We take on only one project at a time, so that we can focus on your project and complete it ourselves, efficiently and in the quickest timeframe possible. We do not have employees - this is a family owned and operated business. We understand it would be more profitable for us to grow and hire employees and send them out to do jobs, but quality is our priority, and our best way to ensure the highest quality is to perform the work ourselves, to our exacting standards. If we respond to your request on Thumbtack, it's because we know we can exceed your expectations on your project. We don't bid every job that comes across.
We get the greatest satisfaction seeing our clients' faces light up when they see their remodeled kitchen, bathroom or new custom fireplace. We truly feel that home is your refuge from the busy outside world, and we want you to have a comfortable space you enjoy.
Overview
Hired 16 times
Serves Santa Cruz, CA
Background checked
License verified
2 employees
12 years in business
Business hours
This pro hasn't listed their business hours.
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Cash and Check.
Credentials
License verified
B - General Building Contractor
License state: CA
Background checked
Passed by Corrie Verbraken on Oct 16, 2024.
Services offered
Work needed
Remodel reason
Update style
Replace fixtures
Fix water damage
Other damage
Property type
Residential
Commercial
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and value.
Exceptional 5.0
15 reviews
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Your trust means everything to us. Learn about our review guidelines.
Read reviews that mention:
Julie F.
Mar 25, 2015
•
Hired on Thumbtack
Luis and company treated us with priority! We had a small project after a previous contractor failed to communicate and finish a bathroomremodel. VerBraken stayed in touch throughout the project and performed with professionalism. The flooring, tile and electric work were expertly completed -- I was very pleased! I would highly recommend this company without reserve and would certainly use them for the next major remodel.
Bathroom Remodel
Stephine B.
Jun 22, 2015
•
Hired on Thumbtack
We had a bathroom & laundry room tiled by VerBraken
Builders. The laundry room & Bathroom look amazing.
We would recommend them to anyone who is looking to
have tile work done .
Marcellus & Stephine Barnes
Tile Installation and Replacement
Todd N.
Apr 28, 2015
•
Hired on Thumbtack
We would highly recommend Luis VerBraken based on our experience with him and the really nice work he did in our home. Luis remodeled two bathrooms and installed a tile backsplash in our kitchen. The tile work (mosaic) in the bathrooms was not easy to work with, but he did a nice job of making everything line up and look great.
We expanded the scope of the project a few times during the two months that he performed the remodel. He and his wife were professional about the changes and provided a full change order with a reasonable price for the added work. In general, I found Luis to be quite cost-effective for the quality of work he did.
Luis is a hard worker, and other than a one week pre-planned family trip, he showed up without fail every day (and on quite a few Saturdays) to keep the project moving. We live in Piedmont and were a little concerned about the commute from his home in Santa Cruz but he has extended family to stay with in SF, so the commute did not impede the progress of the project.
Luis is a pleasant guy to have around the home and does great work recommended for your next project.
Floor Tiling
Dawn M.
5 days ago
•
Hired on Thumbtack
Luis clearly takes pride in his workmanship and it truly shows in the quality of his work.
Details: Install bathroom cabinets or fixtures • Expand the bathroom • Half bath • Home
Bathroom Remodel
Nancy g.
May 17, 2016
•
Hired on Thumbtack
This was a kitchen backsplash job with lots of detailed cuts. They were fabulous in every respect. Very professional with an amazing attention to detail. I couldn't be happier with the result. I will definitely be contacting them soon for my next tile job, just as soon as I can decide on the tile.
Tile Installation and Replacement
FAQs
How did you get started doing this type of work?
Luis got his start in the granite and tile industry in 1997, learning the trade from some of the best tile and granite contractors on the West Coast. From humble beginnings as a laborer to running a crew and eventually overseeing the projects as a foreman, then starting out on his own, he has honed his skills and has gained a thorough understanding and respect for the craft.
18 years of working with granite and tile have given Luis an innate understanding of the material properties of the various stone types, and of the supporting construction materials and techniques. Hes seen what works and what doesnt work. Hes seen other contractors work fail and has been called to fix it. Through this unique experience, he has developed solutions and techniques to ensure the highest quality installation.
Corrie had an early start in the construction world in her home state of Wisconsin, spending her early years in her fathers woodshop watching, learning, asking questions and helping out. Through the years, she was her dads helping hand as he built out the basement, did a complete tear-off and reshingling of the house roof, built fences and various outbuildings, and made custom furniture in that workshop. In college, she earned a degree in electrical engineering and went to work for an engineering consultant. After a move to California, she works for an electrical contractor, happily involved in construction on a day-to-day basis. After starting Resendiz VerBraken Builders with Luis, she is responsible for the operation of the business, and assists with fabrication and construction of the remodeling jobs.
We both share a passion for construction, and are happy and blessed to call it our daily work!
What types of customers have you worked with?
Our most common projects are kitchen and bathroom remodels, and is our favorite kind of work.
What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?
When you compare bids, please make sure you're comparing apples to apples. Some contractors are not licensed (this is mandatory) and many aren't insured (this is optional). We strongly recommend making sure your contractor is licensed AND insured. General liability insurance covers your home in the unlikely event of damage to your home or injuries caused by the contractor's work. While we have never had reason for a claim, we are glad to offer general liability coverage to our clients nonetheless to ensure your highest confidence in us.
