Brother & Brother Builders

We had Zion, Carlos and the entire team of Brothers and Brothers just finish an entire house remodel of a tired 1955 house. My wife has a good eye and a strong spirit and we knew many of the things that we wanted. Our expertise stopped on our color scheme and layout of the house. That is where the team took our house to another level. Put the ceiling beams above the ceiling. remove the ceiling above the stairway and create 20 ft ceilings. The made our home the dream home we couldn't even imagine. Great Team, Incredible eye for detail. GREAT JOB....

I used Brothers & Brothers Builders for a remodel of two bathrooms. The bathrooms were original from 1969, when the home was built. I wanted a company that helped with the design process and complete remodel from start to finish. Anton, was very professional and helpful through the whole process. He took care of the permits and scheduled the job when I was ready. He assigned one of their finest designers, Keri, to help us with the layout, materials and style. Keri, assisted us at several suppliers with picking out tile, vanities, lighting and all hardware and accessories. This made things very easy for us. The workers did an excellent job with the project. They took appropriate steps to keep the work area clean and made sure things were installed the way I wanted it. Nick, the project manager stopped by a few times a week to check on the progress and made sure I was good with everything. The whole team was very responsive to answering my calls when I had a question. We are very happy with how everything turned out. I would definitely recommend using Brothers & Brothers Builders for any remodel.

We recently had our bathroom renovated by Brother + Brother Builders, and we are so glad that we did as we are very happy with their work! Our bathroom renovation story was just like one of those terrible stories you hear where the homeowners got really screwed by the contractors. I am not going to lie, it is partially our fault. We had a contractor offered us a really good deal for the modern bathroom that we wanted and I almost couldn’t believe the cost we agreed upon and the 2 weeks timeline that they had promised. Long story short, we ended up firing the contractor, and was left with a demolished bathroom with no running water and no shower during the pandemic! The worst part is, we only had 1 bathroom in our small home. Thank goodness they left the toilet intact, or we would’ve been totally screwed! A month or so later, we started the ‘researching for contractors’ process again! We consulted with Brother and Brother last and really glad we hired them for our project. Daniel, our project manager, was thorough and honest. He made sure that everything we wanted was on the contract. He went through all the paper work with us and explained the cancellation policy, showed proof of insurance and bond, etc. These are very important details to know when hiring a contractor, and we really appreciate that. We had a wonderful opportunity to have Estuarto as our foreman and his crew. They are very nice, respectful, funny, reliable and absolutely knows how to do the job! Estuart and his crew showed up on time, worked 8-12 hours a day and even worked on the weekends to meet our 3 weeks deadline! In addition, these guys knows how to communicate! They tell us when or if they are coming late, they constantly tell us what’s going on, what’s been done, what’s happening next, they gave us suggestions, asked questions and most importantly they made sure we are happy every step of the way. Our experience with Brother + Brother is simply fantastic! I will not hesitate to hire them again for our next home project. Thank you guys so much for the wonderful work you have done for us! I mean check out these before and after images of out bathroom!?

We hired Brother & Brother for a complete master bathroom remodeling. The project manager, Anton, understood our needs well and quickly came back with the detailed work order and quote. He was very knowledgeable of every aspect of remodeling and able to suggest a number of solutions we had not even thought about. The interior designer, Rina, created the 3D design model of how it was going to look like, free of charge, prior to starting the project. As you can see from the pictures, it was virtually perfect and helped us, and the workers, visualize each process. The field manager, Nick, was very friendly and attentive all the way through and always listened and responded to our concerns and comments every time. All in all, we are very satisfied with the work they have done and the new bathroom itself.

I can't say enough about our experience working with Brother and Brother Builders. I enjoyed picking out our own finishes from flooring, counter tops, tiles, etc. They also have an amazing group of people working for them! Anton was always on top of everything and easy to reach if I had any questions. I truly trusted Jorge, and he could always be counted on to look at all the details and make sure the final product was perfect! This was a full house remodel which we have never done before and they made it easy. They have awesome designers to help with shopping also, which was extremely helpful to make sure I was choosing the right products and especially the right paint color since I am not good at it! I would use them again for sure and will recommend to friends. Awesome experience and we are so happy with the results.

We hired Brother & Brother to install a shower head for us. Every interaction was professional and friendly. We didn’t know what to expect, but they guided us through the process and provided us with options at each step of the way. We couldn’t be happier with the service they provided or the timeliness with which they completed our project

A2Z worked to create my vision. They gutted the bathroom and completely renovated everything, enlarging the shower, replacing the bathtub with a Japanese soaking tub, installing new cabinets and making a cement countertop with sink basins (from a custom mold that they built). They helped me understand the timeline right from our first meeting letting me know what I needed to order and when and what they would be responsible for. I chose a fancy Moroccan caustic role for the floors and they did an expert job of mimicking the complex pattern I found online that used 4 different variations on a tile. They also cut the tile so well that the transitions and corners are flawless and without gaps. They installed all new glass panels for the shower and found me a very inexpensive shower tile to offset the other tile cost. The new shower has a perfect gradient for draining as well and their recommendations on lighting, paint and grout colors were excellent. I really appreciate that they finished the project very fast and sometimes came on weekends (when there was a delay on the caustic tile shipment). They were always easy to reach at any time and patient with my questions. I will hire them again for future remodels and I highly recommend the company

Daniel and his team (Roi, Fernando brothers) worked on my summer project. The scope of work involves full master bathroom remodel, stairway modifications, fireplace facade. Daniel's crew was on time to finish my project (5 weeks) and his communication was very responsive. I really appreciated the team always checking back with me on how I prefer if there are options or anything that is not clear to them (e.g. tile patterns, hanging height, etc.). The end result is great and we have enjoyed all the improvements the crew has accomplished for us.

Our project manager, Dror Postiner was a man of his word. We got everything we asked for and the finish is amazing.

The level of communication between us our project manager was very good, perhaps one of our best experiences in fact. The reliability of the professional crew was equally good. We could rely on them to do what they say and when they say they will do it. Again, come on, this is the best you could hope for in a contractor. Our remodel was begun, and the pandemic hit. Of course all work stopped for awhile, until we could get inspectors to show up to allow the project to continue. To tell you the truth at one point I feared if the contractor would survive. They did, they finished up very rapidly when allowed. And I would some up the work they performed as High Quality.

We completed a full master bathroom plus master closet remodel with Brother & Brother Builders in March 2020. Ido, the project manager, and the crew, Ricardo and Ismael, performed excellent work at transforming our bathroom from an awkward and dated 1960s layout to a modern, beautiful masterpiece. Selection Process: We interviewed eight contractors for our master bathroom remodel. We chose Brother & Brother Builders for a variety of reasons. Ido, the project manager, spent a reasonable amount of time with us to understand the scope of the project, including asking questions and offering new insights to challenges. He provided us with a quote of the project cost before even leaving our house. The written quote included an appropriate level of detail about what the project would entail. The price seemed reasonable compared to the other quotes we had received. We felt comfortable talking with Ido. He was not overly pushy to close the sale. Brother & Brother followed up on multiple occasions regarding our interest in pursuing the work further. Before/Design Process: This is our first home and our first major remodel. We were, understandably, nervous. Brother & Brother provided design service through one of their project managers, Roi. Roi provided some valuable suggestions to the design process when he came to our home. He provided nice 3-D images of what our remodeled space might look like. As we were still unsure as to colors/styles/etc., the images gave us a good idea of what the finished layout would be, if not much about how it would actually look when it was done. In retrospect, we would have benefited from hiring an interior designer to help us walk through the process of style/color/tile selection. We spent a considerable amount of time trying to decide colors and styles. Hiring a trained designer would have saved time and stress overall. Construction: The renovation, from start to finish, was seven weeks, not including installation of the shower glass enclosure. The last two weeks of the renovation were during the first two weeks of the COVID-19 shelter in place restrictions. The initial timeline was 5-6 weeks. With consideration of the COVID epidemic, we were very pleased that the project was completed so close to the initial timeline. We communicated with Ido nearly every day via Whats App. He came to the house only a few times during the process -- mainly during inspections or to collect payment -- but, he was available via Whats App at any time. Ido provided valuable help finding us a vanity and countertop through his contacts. He provided some excellent suggestions at going with a more streamlined look that we are glad for now. He also provided encouragement and pushed us toward making decisions in a timely manner, all of which was needed and appreciated. We enjoyed working with him throughout the whole process. Ricardo and Ismael, the on-site crew, were wonderful to work with. Every day, they cleaned up the bathroom/bedroom work area, as well as their work areas on the side of the house. There was very little extra to clean up when the renovation was complete. They were extremely respectful in their interactions with our family, as well as being in our home every day. Ricardo, the lead contractor, checked in with us every step of the way to confirm what we wanted and needed. Ricardo had a great attitude throughout the entire process -- positive and willing to make changes or go above and beyond. At one point, he realized that we might need to order more tile for the shower wall, which would have been challenging regardless of the global pandemic, but even more challenging with it. He managed to find enough pieces in the remnant tile to complete the entire shower and no one would be the wiser looking at it -- a puzzle masterpiece. Completion: We are extremely happy with the finished product! We feel that the overall quality of the work is excellent. We highly recommend Brother & Brother Builders and would hire them again.

We bought our house in 1986. It was built in 1942 and the kitchen appeared to have been updated in the 70’s, as it contained a bright orange counter, brown appliances and dark brown cabinets, an avocado sink, autumn harvest wallpaper and oxblood red linoleum which partially extended into the living room to the front door. Over the years I hated our kitchen, but the thought of remodeling it was overwhelming. My daughter referred to it as “the kichen that time forgot”. We replaced appliances as they broke down and kept things clean, but the linoleum began to peel in high stress areas. With the kids out of the house going on several years, I finally decided it was time. I made a list and began searching for contractors. My 4th interview was with Dor Ashkar of Brother and Brother Builders. He was friendly, organized and he followed through after our meeting by promptly sending me a written estimate. The estimate and timeline became the contract and the amount never changed. Dor did caution me that the city might require an electrical upgrade, as my panel was very out of date and inadequate. I was concerned that Brother and Brother’s main office was in the south bay and we would be geographically challenged, but that was never an issue. Some of the contractors I interviewed wanted me to knock out the wall between my living room or remove the arched doorways between kitchen and living room, kitchen and dining room. I was reluctant to do so as my house has few architectural details and these gave the house some charm. The other thing I liked was my nursery window, the window that looked out on the front door, and the peninsula. The peninsula served as a mini dining area, business center, and catch all. As we moved forward, I discovered that we were not going to be able to keep appliances in their same locations. City codes require a certain amount of counter space on both sides of the stovetop and the stovetop cannot be at the window. It didn’t seem possible that we could retain the side window and the peninsula, and I tried to decide which thing I could live without. Dor, the project manager was able to come up with a design that allowed me to keep both. It was hard to believe, but it worked! I got a beautiful stainless steel chimney oven fan with an outlet to the outside, a spice drawer with 3 shelves, a blind corner cabinet to utilize space next to the oven that would otherwise be inaccessible, and 2 huge double decker lazy susans in 2 corners. I was amazed that all of my pots and pans and lids were able to fit on one lazy susan. They had previously been in one very large cabinet as well as hanging on the wall. I was worried that I would be begging workers to come to work on my kitchen and to finish what they started, but that was never a problem. The subcontractors that Brother and Brother used were very dependable, trustworthy, and adaptable. Marcello and his team were outstanding. They tried to do their work without inconveniencing me. I was completely comfortable with them working in my house when I was not at home. They were tidy, polite, and considerate. I had a lot of confidence in them. Dor and his associate, Jacob touched base on a regular basis by phone and in person. They were both accessible and responsive to my questions and emails. When I told Dor that I dreaded running from store to store to look for flooring, countertops, back splashes, cabinets, and windows, he had Jacob go with me to their recommended cabinet maker; the other providers came to my house. No running around and agonizing over choices! Dor also brought in a highly-skilled person to cut and install the quartz countertop, as this is a very specialized skill…like cutting diamonds! The demo started on 1/8 and by early March we were done. The remodel included: •Replacing flooring in the kitchen, dining room, living room, and hallway •Replacing the kitchen windows •Replacing the kitchen door with a fire door with self-closing mechanism •Rerouting gas lines in the kitchen and installing GFCI outlets •Recessing the refrigerator several inches into the garage to make room for cabinets and dishwasher •Replacing 2 windows in the kitchen •Installing recessed lighting and pendant lights in the kitchen •Installing new lights in the dining room •Installing a tankless water heater •Hanging cabinets and installing knobs and pulls •Painting walls, ceiling, and baseboards •Installing appliances •Installing oven fan with an outlet to the outside •Installing new sink and garbage disposal Dor had warned me that the city inspector might require updates to my electrical panel, and that is in fact what happened. I elected to get a new main panel over a subpanel; it was more expensive, but seemed to be a better long-term solution. Dor and Brother and Brother pulled in a highly skilled electrician to come by to give me my options and estimates. The 3 electricians were able to complete and test the work in a single day, and with that we were able to get approval from the city inspector. Good luck with your remodel. I highly recommend Brother and Brother Builders.