LU Construction

We had the chance to work with LU on 2 big jobs at the same site: (1) a new 730 sq ft ADU; and (2) a gut renovation to about half of our main house. Besides factors which were beyond all of our control (mostly related to COVID changes and supply chain issues), the projects were on time and completed as intended. We just finished our Final Inspection in excellent shape in Saratoga. I would definitely recommend working with LU and, in particular, our project manager JOEY, because they aim to please. As you all know (or should know), any construction project is going to be really stressful. Joey/LU do a really great job of working to please the customer and being flexible when unexpected issues arise. Here are some things I thought went well: 1. They are an integrated design/build shop so that you don't have to get caught in a trap of dealing with the issues that arise with multiple changes to your plans and waiting for turnaround from two different entities. We made a fair number of revisions to our plans, which really gave us the structures that we are really happy with. Both Nadia (architect) and Delphine (designer) worked with us in person and virtually to perfect the decisions we were making. 2. They try their best to please their customers: for example, Joey/LU insisted that we do the jobs in sequence (rather than at the same time, which would have probably been cheaper for them) so that we would have a working kitchen and dining area throughout the entire process and we could stay in our own property. This helped avoid as much added stress as possible. 3. They have a lot of jobs in the South Bay, so they can show other sites at many stages of progress and are close by when issues/emergencies inevitably come up if you are in the South Bay. Joey is very responsive when urgencies come up. 4. Inevitably, things come up in the build process that can be a surprise. For example, we had to put in a new sewer clean out to the main sewer line which they helped with. There was uncertainty about what elements were structural in our main house and, once we had a chance to open everything up, they helped figure out the best design given our constraints. We decided we needed a half bath near our kitchen area and they were able to adapt to that need. Over the years, our home had many different floor/subfloors and they helped us figure out how to make it uniform/level for a single wood flooring. PGE was a real challenge and they helped us electrify the home while waiting for PGE to approve needed upgrades. 5. We did look at several other companies and, overall, we thought the bid was competitive with what others were offering (given how $$ everything is these days in the Bay Area). In fact, we initially were only going to do the ADU, but Joey helped us make a plan to also renovate our living areas which we could afford.

Can’t say enough about David and team’s commitment toward our remodel work that we recently got done. From signing the contract in the first hour of our meeting to closing of all major and minor issues, David and Shay were always on top of things. We were very skeptical of getting any structural changes done during the pandemic but David assured us of completing the work within a certain period and stuck to his word. There were some issues with the permits but that was totally on the city and the team handled it very well. I can’t say enough about our designer Tal who helped us achieve exactly what we had in mind. People can’t stop complimenting us for our beautiful home. Highly recommended team.

TLDR: LU is BEST in business. Consider them if you want high quality work delivered in time on budget! David and Joey did a phenomenal job and we highly recommend LU construction for your home addition/renovation needs. Wife and I were 5 months pregnant and wanted to add a master bedroom(closet and bathroom) as our family was growing. Ideally we wanted this project to be completed before our babies arrived! Also we were on a budget. Given these constraints, we got quotes from a bunch of construction companies listed on review websites. We picked all the top rated ones and some of them said it's impossible to deliver due to our time(winter rains) and/or budget constraints. This sounds like a build up to my review but it is indeed what happened. We had given up on our hopes our addition and thought maybe the time was not right. But then I found this GEM hidden in some of the review websites. They don't have a whole lot of reviews. But whatever they had (I read each review like 5 times and did some research to make sure these are not fake) were all good. We decided to give them a chance and spoke to Ben and David initially. Keep in mind there are a lot of horror stories about construction projects. Some that never completed. Some that got ripped off by the company and what not. I did not have a single acquaintance who had a positive experience with construction. It was really difficult to trust someone with a big chunk of our money.But going by gut feeling after having met David and all their detailed positive reviews we decided to take the leap of faith. It was also critical for us to finish on time since last thing we wanted is newborns and construction project gone wrong. Joey was assigned as the project manager to our project. As the project started taking shape my faith got stronger since each phase was delivered on time or even before time. Joey was patient enough to explain everything very clearly and thoroughly and going out of his way throughout the project to deliver. They were in "beast mode" starting from Foundation, Framing and all the way up until the finish line. There were a few minor bumps for sure but everything was promptly taken care fof. For example during the roofing, there was one weekend where it rained and caused leak into the house. However, Joey and David ensured they covered for all the damage.Also, I feel like the finish phase could have been handled a little better. But it was bad timing due to Jewish holiday during which most of LU is off. But since they were ahead of schedule it made up for the time lost. Again, there is no such thing as smooth construction project. The most important thing to us was quality of work, budget and time. They delivered a 10/10 on all 3 aspects given our tight timeline, budget and crappy weather. It has been about 2 months since completion and we are extremely happy with our addition. Like I mentioned earlier LU is a gem and definitely deserves 5 stars. I look forward to working with them in future when we are ready for another round of addition/remodeling project. Hope you guys maintain this level of quality and trust as you grow bigger as a company. All the best to David, Joey and rest of the crew!

We decided to extend our home, and we had some concepts in mind. We called a few companies to get an idea and high-level quotes. Looking at online reviews, we decided to get a quote from LU Construction as well. Ben, who is the project manager, came in for the first meeting. He listened to our concept carefully. He gave us a good background of the company. We liked the fact that LU Construction is a one-stop shop from designs, and city permits to construction, plumbing, HVAC, etc. After looking at the scope of our work, which was substantial, Ben decided to involve David, who is the senior manager of the company. When David came in and saw the project, he gave us some suggestions that we had never thought about. We immediately liked his idea and asked them to develop the concept further. They gave us 3D models for a charge, which they waived after we allotted them with the final contract. We are so glad that David gave us that suggestion now that our project is done and we see the benefit of his vision. Ben and David explained to us the process of city approvals and inspections to set expectations about the city's inefficient method of working. It turned out to be accurate, and it was less frustrating because we were prepared. Construction projects are complex. Mistakes can happen. We did have some of the missteps, but what we really liked about LU construction is that they owned them honesty and offered solutions to fix. We never had to argue with them about it. In some cases, they made us aware of the problem that we had not noticed in the first place and fixed them proactively. And there was an instance where we wanted bathroom vanity to be installed in a specific way next to the shower. While they agreed to do what we said, they offered advice about the cons of our approach. We listened to what they suggested, and that was the right decision. Ben is an exceptionally dedicated professional. He goes the extra mile to make sure you are satisfied. In some case, we asked for changes after work was completed, and Ben got it done without any hassles. He maintained a high line of communication and kept us up to date on progress and future work. Ben and David stood by us beyond passing the final inspection. They corrected a couple of things even after all payments were made. Throughout the project, they made sure that we were satisfied. We never felt insecure about LU completing our job. In the end, we are pleased customers of LU and delighted with the final results. Thank you, Ben and David, for all your hard work, dedication, and focus on customer satisfaction.

Currently we are in progress of a full house remodeling/expansion project with LU. We had to move out of our house and 10 month in, we have just passed the Shearwall inspections. The project is still ongoing and I'd like to give this review for what has been completed so far. There definitely has been struggles and hurtles due to structural designs causing delays until now. LU has been very patient through out the issues we encountered. We were behind on schedule due to city inspection and other delays, after inspection was passed, David brought the crews and within 2 weeks, we saw significant progress done on the framing. The subs they use are very knowledgeable and professional. When it comes to discuss on any payment terms, David was present with an open mind and willing to help which made it easy to do business with. The only improvement I would recommend is so far a bit lacking in communication and status updates. I'm very excited to be moving onto the finishing and see the completed transformation of my house in next few months. I will be back after the project completion with an entire review then.

I’m extremely lucky I found Lu Construction. I will be forever grateful to my friend that recommended about Lu construction and specially to Jordan the project manager and his entire team for our remodeled home. We love it!!! The work was extensive as it included remodeling the entire house plus the addition of 400 sq ft. The project included demo of the entire house down to the studs, removing the floor, and removing and/or moving walls. The remodel included the addition of a fourth bedroom including a new foundation for the addition, a new kitchen, two remodeled bathrooms, addition of a storage closet, addition of a pantry in the kitchen, installation of new floor, insulation in the house and garage, all new electrical and plumbing, and re-stucco of the exterior wall including new paint. Jordan basically gave us a brand new home! Since this was my first major remodel, I was very worried especially with all the horror stories I've heard from other people about their experiences with remodeling. The first time I met Jordan, however, I knew he was the one I would chose to fix our home. I told Jordan my budget and what I wanted to have done. During that conversation, he actually 'toned' down my requests (I admit that I went a bit overboard) by offering ways to reduce cost but still get what I wanted. He was very honest and candid which I absolutely appreciated. Jordan gave me a 5 month timeline to complete the project but he finished a little over one month ahead of schedule! Jordan was absolutely great to work with. He was always pleasant to speak with and was so responsive to my phone calls or text - he always responded right away. His crew was also awesome! They were all very polite, experienced in their field, and worked hard. My neighbors consistently commented on how his crew was polite, there by 8a, didn't leave until around 6p, and they always cleaned up before they left. My favorites were the tile and electrical crew. They did such an awesome job with all the tiles in the kitchen and bathrooms and Also was awesome with the electrical especially the lighting! I am so impressed with the quality of work that was done to our home! I would highly recommend Lu Construction to those looking to remodel their home. In fact, I already recommended them to my aunt who will be starting her remodel with them soon. Thank you again Jordan and your team for our beautiful new home!!!

We hired LU Construction to do a large addition to our home adding more living and entertainment space. Ben was very nice and helpful as well as being easy to talk to. He assisted us through the audition process and was always available for questions. The room addition project was completed on time as expected, and we were very happy with the work. I would highly recommend LU Construction to others!!

We worked with Yotam at LU Construction to build a dream kitchen. Yotam was passionate and creative. Throughout the project, he communicated with us daily. He was always true to his word. Thanks to Yotam and his crew, the final result is a beautiful, well-crafted kitchen that we could not have imagined.

I had a wonderful experience with LU Construction. My kitchen needed a serious update, I love to cook and host and I wanted to completely customize it. Yotam listened to me figured out my taste and made recommendations that were right target. The team was amazing, professional and knowledgeable and I can't be more happy with the final result. I would highly recommend LU Construction to my friends and business associates as well.

Great team. Excellent work. We hired LU Construction to help transform a bonus/attic space into a master bedroom with walk-in closet and master bath along with some repair work caused by falling tree damage. The entire team has been friendly, helpful and customer focused. We have been very pleased.

We have used LU Construction for two projects so far and would highly recommend. Our first project was a kitchen and we absolute love it. We have gotten so many compliments on it and appreciate all the extra details. When we were unsure of anything, Maurice would offer suggestions, which helped with decision making. Our second project was a much smaller scale, but the results were wonderful. We highly recommend LU Construction.

I would highly recommend LU Construction for home design and restoration. From the first consultation, to the planning and options stage all the way through execution they were consultative, professional and creative. In particular our lead on the day to day project at our house Ben was exceptional on so many fronts. His dedication, skill and amazing attitude for the length of our build and restoration was very much appreciated and a big reason we love the work LU Construction did.