Brother & Brother Builders

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.

We are an older couple who after many years decided to downsize from a large home into something significantly smaller. We found a home in the perfect location, but in need of total renovation. We were not sure if we could handle the daunting task of selling, packing, remodeling all at the same time. We had heard lots of tales of the emotional, physical and financial woes it would entail. We knew the most important decision was picking the right contractor. After interviewing a number of candidates, we chose Brother and Brother Builders. We told Reem (Ray) what we envisioned, our need for good communication and a job done on time and on budget. Reem delivered. He always answered our calls, made sure he understood our vision, stuck to the budget, and while we had some delivery issues mostly stayed on time. At one point when we unable to visit a tile and quartz showroom Reem brought them to us. He had a mobile shop come to the site. We picked beautiful tiles for both bathrooms and kitchen. Not everything went perfectly, but overall I know we picked the right contractor. We love our new home and have gotten many comments on how wonderfully it turned out. We would definitely use Reem and Byron from Bother and Brother again.

Raz and his crew at Brother and Brother exceeded our expectations. They got the job done within the stated timeline which was key. The price was the best quoted and the quality of the finished product is excellent! It was easy to communicate via text or call, what we wanted and expected. If we had any questions on materials or any changes to be made, they were quick to respond at any time, day or night. The whole crew was polite and easy to work with. Being that the job was the kids’ bathroom remodel, they kept the worksite clean everyday after they were done. They adjusted the mirror to accommodate the faucet and gave suggestions to the paint and glass tile niche when we were unsure. Again, their timeliness was spot on; they started the job right away and finished on time. They had permits and inspections planned to very well, and we were notified well in advance when to expect any visits. So happy with the overall quality of the work, ease of communication, and fair price of the whole remodel. Would do it all again in a heartbeat! Thank you, Raz, for the best experience possible. Hope to work with you again in the future!!!

The crew at Brother and Brother Builders were professional and courteous. They showed up on time and worked efficiently and cleanly. Dor, Jacob, Raul and Daniel were a pleasure to work with. The project was extremely competitively priced for the scope of work required and the design team had some great ideas for enhancing the project which made my mother very happy. We had a family event right in the middle of our bathroom remodel and backyard deck replacement and the crew at Brother and Brother were very understanding and sympathetic to our situation. They went out of their way to make the remainder of the project as smooth and easy as possible and even finished within the original time frame despite the hold up on my end. I could not be happier with the work performed and the professionalism of Brother and Brother Builders. I recommend them highly for any and all home addition or remodel needs.

Brother and Brother Builders completed a major home remodel for us on November 14, 2019. They remodeled our kitchen, dining room, living room, family room, home office and hallways. The contractor, Dor Ashkar, said the work would take 10 weeks and work was completed in 9 weeks. The price for the work stayed within our initial budget. The photos, particularly of our kitchen, speak for themselves. We love the look and usefulness of our remodel. The kitchen cabinets are beautiful and practical. Our granite countertop is gorgeous. The foreman, Raul, was very capable and a very good problem solver. If you use Brother and Brother, I highly recommend having Raul as the foreman, All the workers were polite and easy to have in the house. Dor Ashkar kept in contact with us throughout the project. All in all, we recommend Brother and Brother Builders.

I hired Brother and Brother builders to remodel my kitchen and working with their team was great. Their project manager Ido Pistner was great keeping us aware of the time line, progress and keeping a clear communication about the project. The team was very reliable, hardworking and helpful offering clear and timely advice thru the project. The work was completed on time and within budget and the quality of the work was excellent. I would definitely recommend them.

We just completed the remodel of two bathrooms with Brother & Brother and I couldn’t be happier with the exceptional work. I’ve done four remodels in my past, so I knew what to expect. This was the first time I could really say the experience was a pleasant surprise! Ido was my project manager and Walter was the master craftsman. I completely trusted their work from day one. We got a very clear, complete quote and schedule, and there were no surprises. There was quite a bit of tile work, and it came out exactly as I had imagined. I will hire this team again when I’m ready to remodel my kitchen. Beautiful job Brother & Brother!

Extremely pleased with every aspect of the completed work done by this construction company. They were respectful of my home in every way, or on time, and the work and ship is amazing… Could not be more pleased!

Brother & Brother Builders delivered beautifully for us. We embarked upon a major renovation of our home to create a more spacious open design concept and to create a new master bedroom suite, walk in closet and large luxurious bathroom. Brother & Brother Builders held our hand from start to finish. They guided us through the design phase, offering creative ideas and their experience in creating an open and elegant look. Once construction was started, they stayed focused on meeting their timelines and completed the renovation as promised. Owner Zion, foreman Raul, and the entire crew did a fabulous job for us in delivering quality and exceeding our expectations. We love our "new" home.