Mathis Custom Remodeling

I had known Phillip and Raelene first from church many years ago. I had them do a bathroom remodel on my house at the time. I later turned that house into a rental. Last year I had a pipe burst under house. The dry out and mold removal process took out master bath, carpet, drywall/plaster etc. The insurance company had list of people all of whom seemed to be overlooking what I thought should be done. I called Phillip and I am so glad I did. He worked his magic along with some great subcontractors some who I've used after the insurance project was done. I can't say enough good things about Phillip and Raelene. Phillip went above and beyond like I knew he would from previous work he did for me. Raelene kept me informed on scheduling and billing. What a great team!

Phil and Raelene were GREAT to work with. We purchased a family home that had not been remodeled since the early 90s and we needed to make it functional for our small family. Raelene was always super responsive via email to help us resolve issues that popped up and Phil was such a joy to have over. They were completely professional and when we encountered a hurdle, they were quick to give us options and how to get back on track. You always hear horror stories about contractors ripping people off and we were nervous about hiring our first contractors, but I feel 100% we made the right decision.

Phil and a Raelene Mathis recently completed a full home remodel for me of my 1,700 square foot townhome. We gutted the kitchen and both bathrooms, and flooring through out. We did all new custom cabinets in baths and kitchen, new counters, new flooring throughout unit, new plumbing fixtures, took out a wall, paint throughout. While there were some delays due to Covid, anytime an issue came up Raelene and Phil jumped on it immediately to handle. All of their subcontractors did amazing work. I am very impressed with the quality of work. Their prices were fair. I am so happy with my new home! It was built in the 60’s but everything is new and fresh now. I would not hesitate to recommend them and would absolutely use them again!

My wife and I recently renovated a condo we purchased in Pacific Beach. It was challenging since our primary home is 2000 miles away, our travel was limited by the pandemic and the condo required a complete remodel. Phil and Raelene were great, the workmanship was very good and Raelene was able to coordinate the entire project through zoom calls. It was particularly helpful in our decision making process that Raelene has a design certification. Bottom line - we are very satisfied.

Remodeling is never easy, but Phil and Raelene did their best to make it as smooth as possible while honoring all of our "asks" - even those that were outside of the scope of work - with patience and kindness. This was a big undertaking and we had five bids. We settled on Mathis Custom Remodeling because we felt they really "listened" to what we wanted and then brought their expertise to bear throughout the project. I am no trained chef, but cooking is my passion, and our 20 year old kitchen had seen better days with as much time as I spend in it. Every time I come out to greet the morning and get a cup of coffee I have to pinch myself. I DO really get to cook here! Phil and Raelene gave us a timeline and stuck to it. We added out of scope work, and they still brought our project in on budget and on time. We are extremely happy with the work, the attention they gave, and the smiles and expertise they brought to us each and every day they were on the project. The subs they used were "top shelf" and professional. We enjoyed meeting and observing each and every one of them as they brought their specific skills to the project. We highly recommend MCR. Thanks, Phil & Raelene.

Our home was built sometime around 1920 and was in need of a professional kitchen remodel. Since there was no option to enlarge the kitchen space, we presented Phil and Raelene Mathis with the challenge of maximizing the use of the existing space, while maintaining the spirit and unique features of our vintage home. The galley layout was set, but cabinets, counters, appliances, plumbing, lighting, and flooring all needed to be replaced. In addition, structural work was needed to strengthen the floor and enlarge the laundry space. We knew going into the project what materials we wanted to be used. Raelene, as the interior designer, validated our choices and worked diligently to source them. When we needed her input, she was ready to provide it, but willingly stepped back to let us make our selections. Phil and Raelene allowed us to be as involved as we wanted to be and to help brain-storm solutions for the multiple issues that cropped up because of the age of the house and the space restrictions. Throughout the duration of the project we could count on their dependability, perseverance, and attention to detail. Without hesitation, we are happy to recommend Mathis Custom Remodeling.

We chose Mathis to remodel the home we recently purchased, focusing on a complete overhaul of the kitchen and all baths. They did a fantastic job, have a great crew of subcontractors that do a great job at finishing the work, and not making such a mess while doing the project. Raelene and Phil are always accessible and approachable, especially when we had to make changes along the way. They took our ideas, blended with their expertise in executing, and we came up with a fantastic 'new' home that we will enjoy for a long time. One important thing....they really care about doing the job right, especially the things that don't show. Phil always is thorough in developing the correct build quality of the structure, plumbing and electric, not just the finishes, which are first class as well. Would we hire them again? Absolutely! In fact, they are heading up the remodel of my clinic at this moment. We highly recommend them, without hesitation.

Phil and Raelene Mathis did a fantastic job transforming our cramped master bathroom/closet area into a separate master bathroom and walk in-closet. The work involved removing and relocating all plumbing, electrical, walls and doors, creating a separate area for the walk-in closet, and designing a master bathroom that was elegant and functional. Both Phil and Raelene were personally involved during the entire project: Phil either supervising or performing the work; and Raelene helping with material selection and overseeing the work schedule. The finished product truly exceeded our expectations.

I found Phil and Raelene Mathis on Houzz actually when I mistakenly clicked a box when a window opened. Then it said I could request an estimate. I figured why not? The first test is do they show up on time when they say Trust me in Calif THIS IS the first bar (!) As my last two companies I hired for other jobs were NOT a good experiences (JaCor for my kitchen (never again) and a nice but ineffective GC from Craigslist for my 2nd bath who I thoroughly vetted) - both disappointing for different reasons. Well Mathis were fantastic! They showed up on time, together to meet me, viewed my Master Bedroom and bathroom and discussed my project and ideas. I liked watching how they interacted with each other (spouses) -THIS told me a lot -that they had respect for one another and listened to each other. Raelene has a great design sense so Phil would let her go off with her creative ideas (sweet) and then he would jump in with the "technical elements" so I could understand all that would be involved. :) I told them I also wanted to paint the entire upstairs of my condo and remove all the carpet & replace it with new flooring. Let's be honest the process is a grind - so what do you want when you hire someone for your project? Well I wanted someone I could trust, who doesn't cut corners, and who respects my home. The Mathis' were ALL these and more. Phil did a few extras for me and even a year later, when my wall heater (Phil's suggestion and I LOVE it as I hate being cold in the mornings in winter) had a recall, Phil came out and removed the heater so I could ship it back and then he reinstalled the replacement one! Who does that in Calif?! It's usually "the job is finished and I'm on to the next one & have no time for you now" from most companies. I would totally use the Mathis' again for any project and I really wish I knew them for my prior remodels (kitchen and hall bath). By the way, their Tiler is incredible and did an impeccable job on my shower with his scroll cutting and matching my surround. AND he was SO tidy, he created a mini studio in my garage(!) to do his sawing, to contain the dust!) I HIGHLY recommend this wonderful team.

Phil did an amazing job - he was always here when he said he'd be, and was available by phone when we had questions (during a health department inspection). This was work he was donating - but he treated us like we were any other customer. No corners cut - no delays for "more important" jobs.… Description of work: We needed to have a hot water heater installed in a bathroom at our office - and have another bathroom remodeled to be handicap accessible.

Raelene and Phil Mathis of Mathis Custom Remodeling are kind and ethical people. This is an important point to make in the world of contractors. I simply did not have the time to pick all the colors, materials, patterns, etc. I told Raelene what I wanted and said, "Make it happen." And that she did! I highly recommend their work. They are punctual, energetic, and come full of great ideas to make your bathroom remodel dreams a reality. They are conscientious and methodical with their work. Additionally, they went above and beyond by resealing a portion of my kitchen floor that was driving me nuts and could have potentially become an issue in the near future...complimentary! They have also helped me with other small issues around my house...replaced laundry room sink, redid my drawers to accommodate my new shutters, and fixed my electrical system in my bathroom after I accidentally blew it out...I need to retake home ec class:-)! Anyway, I highly recommend Phil and Raelene as you will not be disappointed.

In 2017, I had two bathrooms remodeled and then did a major kitchen remodel, which extended to installation of new flooring for my whole house. Presently, I'm planning a remodel of my master bath. From initial concept to last detail, Raelene and Phil Mathis have been always accessible and more than ready to explore the best and most economical way to bring concept to reality. In every instance, the subcontractors they have chosen to carry out the work have been thoroughly professional and expert in their various skills. With Mathis Custom Remodeling I have complete confidence in a superb outcome!