Excellent, professional work to create an accessible bathroom
Gamburd recently completed an extensive renovation of the master bathroom in our 1-story house to make it safe and accessible as we age. They removed a small oval bathtub, created a new curbless shower that can be used with a wheelchair, removed a dark “closet” around the toilet and installed grab bars next to the toilet and in the shower area. They also did a minor update (floor tile and countertops) in the kitchen.
We are 100% pleased with the results and the process, from start to finish. After disqualifying several contractors, we saw a truck on the freeway marked “Gamburd Inc…. Accessible bathrooms.” We learned that they specialize in home modifications to accommodate disability—stair chairs, ramps, grab bars, and curbless showers! Their license checked out with the Contractors’ State License Board. Their knowledgeable salesman David measured the room and drafted proposed computer layouts. We visited their showroom in Pacoima, where we discussed our needs and ideas with owner Israel Gamburd. Our positive impression was confirmed by a very happy client whose house Gamburd had remodeled to accommodate a paraplegic family member. Gamburd sent us a written quote; then, Israel, David, and construction foreman Juan H visited us to go over the quote and clarify details about what we wanted. When we signed the final bid, including a detailed cost breakdown and payment schedule, we were confident we were in the right hands. All work except stone countertop fabrication was done by Gamburd employees. Gamburd obtained the building permit and managed city inspections.
Our project leadIrwin coordinated closely with foreman Juan H; the Gamburd team also included Sergio, Manny, Miguel, Juan L, Rudy, and Jose, each with special skills. Work started with a full day of preparation, placing protective Ramboard on the floors throughout the house and plastic Zipwalls to contain dust from the work. From then on, at least 2 workers were here every day during the 7-week project. They worked hard, minimized disruption, and kept us informed of what to expect. The Schluter products they installed worked perfectly to leakproof the shower area and ensure proper drainage. The city inspector told us we had a good contractor, and we passed all inspections without modifications. Irwin and Juan H consulted with us frequently on many issues—heights of the counters, shower bench and grab bars, placement of medicine cabinets and electrical fixtures, the pattern of tile installation. Communication, teamwork, and craftsmanship were always excellent.
At the end of the project, the only added costs were minor, for unplanned electrical work required to correct problems with the original house wiring and for installing new floor tile in the laundry room at our request, not part of the original project.
Bottom line: excellent work done by a very competent professional team. We recommend Gamburd without reservation.
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