E2 Remodel

Vicky S.

Frank Cao is an amazing human being first of all. His work and his words have held integrity and beautiful detailed work. I have referred him to clients that are difficult and he handled like a champ. His work is efficient and timely manner and go out of his way to take care of his clients. Anything from a small remodeling job to ground up construction, he is the man. He has vast knowledge and superior at his craft. I will continue to give him the upmost reviews and referrals.

Ron K.

My wife and I recently purchased a home in south L.A. We needed to do some remodeling so, I looked on Yelp and I liked the reviews I saw for E2 and decided to give them a call. I spoke to Frank and he asked me what type of work I needed done. I informed him that we would like to remodel our bathroom, paint the entire interior of the home and have the hardwood floors either refinished or replaced. He said that was fine and he then asked me where the home was located. I gave him the address and once he realized our home was in the southern section of Los Angeles the conversation completely changed. All of a sudden he became too busy to take down my information in order to schedule an appointment to come see the property and he asked me to text him my phone number and address so he could get back to me. How often does someone call a business for service and they tell you to text your information to them so they can get back to you at their convenience? Who does that? Anyway, after that rude awakening I didn't want anything else to do with E2 Remodel, Inc so I just simply ended the call. So, to all you homeowners out there who are considered to be living in ""undesirable"" neighborhoods, beware of these guys and other contractors who practice this kind of discriminatory behavior.

Harrison L.

We had bought a condo that needed quite a bit of fixing to turn it into a comfortable living space. After all was said and done we wound up with a new kitchen, bathrooms, fireplace, and overall face lift. The end result was wonderful! 95% of the remodeling experience went smoothly without a hitch. More importantly, with all the factors that go into a fairly substantial remodel, E2Remodel was very accommodating with resolving misunderstandings and changes to plans. We are NOT experienced remodelers so we couldn't anticipate all the implications of our ideas and what would be involved to make them happen and, of course, what issues would arise when we opened things up in the property. With Frank Cao's extensive experience with remodeling condos we found we could trust his judgement and advice surrounding all the little decisions we had to make and changes to the initial plans. He was able to provide alternatives to keep costs from exploding. He was able to correct a completely botched HVAC job initiated by a dedicated HVAC vendor. He was able to advise on and explain behind-the-scenes construction techniques to comply with California law. Though E2Remodel had several other jobs running at the same time, our property was given steady attention till completed. The team lead, Gabriel, did an excellent job in consulting with us when there were uncertainties. There were only a few minor touchups required in the final punch list to an otherwise excellent paint job by Jose. The only item we wish we had caught before changing it would be expensive was the yoking of light switches in the kitchen. That's only one among hundreds of other decisions that worked out well. The whole team was responsive to phone calls/texts and welcomed daily visits. This team is responsible, attends to detail, capable, and honest. We are thankful. We would definitely employ them again.

Wenchi Y.

Frank was referred to us by our realtor when we bought a fixer-upper. He was hard to get a hold on in the beginning of the process, especially when he told us he usually doesn't like to get a condo job (because of the CC&R). And we almost just hired those sub-contractors from IKEA and Home Depot since we bought materials there.

Thank Goodness we hired Frank instead!

After we committed to let Frank and the crew to do a total renovation for our 1600 sq ft condo, he was in! The crew was punctual, professional, efficient and polite! Just like their name (E2), they recommended many eco friendly options for paint, flooring and always keep safety in mind. Alex, the project manger, is the star for the show. During several stressful situations, Alex kept his calm and guided us through it. Jesus is so easy to work with and an excellent electrician. And Jose was cool when asked for tricky tasks. When our move in date was getting closer, the crew was wiling to work on Saturdays so we could move in on time!

At the last week of our reno, we dismissed the IKEA sub-contractor (who really messed up our kitchen cabinets), and asked Frank and the crew to take it over and cleaned up the mess. We're so thankful to have someone we can trust to finish our project!

We will definitely hire Frank and his crew again for our next home!

Ps, I'll try to post some before vs after photos here soon!

PS #2, after I gave my previous review (with a 4 star), Frank contacted me and asked how they could improve their rating. He sent the crew back soon afterwards to fix some minor issues we still have around our place, without a charge. For this matter, I think they deserve a 5 star rating. They really take pride of their work, which is becoming rare these days. Will def use them again for our next project!

Harold P.

We wanted to add a 2nd story to our house and expand on the back end. We interviewed, and got bids from, 6 contractors which included Frank's E2 Remodel. Previously, Frank repaired our house after a car hit it (see earlier review) and built a new front wall to stop that from ever happening again. He did such a good job that we included him in our search for a GC for the addition. Frank and 1 other contractor came in as the lower bidder. The competing GC was rather flaky, taking 3 months to return a bid and only after repeated call by me. Accordingly, we went with Frank & E2 Remodel and we're so happy we did.

The process took about 5 months end-to-end but the majority of the work was done in 4 months. The addition mainly affected the back half of the house so we lived in the house during the entire process. Frank and his crews were very accommodating to us. They built temporary walls to enclose the front half we were living in. This gave us privacy while they worked on the back and saved us from all the mess & dust.

Because we lived there during the process we could see the progress they were making everyday. His crews would start work promptly at 8am and work the entire day until usually 6pm. They worked quickly and did everything up to our expectations. We'd usually see Frank once or twice a day supervising their work and preparing for the next days tasks. He was always readily available if we had questions and always explained issues in depth.

I would highly recommend Frank & E2 Remodel to anyone. In the end, we got our perfect house at a very reasonable price and in a short time frame.

Jo D.

We highly recommend E2 Remodel. We recently hired them to install a new roof and heating system. Frank, the Owner, was extremely positive and professional from start to finish. Frank was accessible and communicated very well throughout the entire process. Both projects that we hired them for ended up being more complicated than expected however they stayed on budget and schedule. The team who worked on our house (Dillion, Jeremy and Angel) were highly skilled and took tremendous pride in their work. They were pleasant, efficient and knowledgeable. Every day they showed up on time, told us what they were doing and cleaned up at the end of each day. We work alot with construction crews and contractors and were pleasantly surprised about how easy the entire process was. The pricing was competitive and worth every penny. It was a very refreshing experience and we have already referred Frank out to friends and clients. We will definitely be using E2 Remodel in the future!

Jose A.

called about repairing a chain-link fence. frank asked the right questions to determine what it was i wanted to do. after a short conversation he suggested he may not be cost effective for what i was looking to do and described he work they do focus on. i appreciate the forwardness.

W R.

My experience with Frank and his guys was outstanding. I recently moved into a condo and I needed some work done including painting some rooms. First of all, I would like to say that you cannot get a better contractor than Frank. He is very knowledgeable and will do an accurate and honest assessment of the work to be done. His guys did a phenomenal job. They were reliable, always on time and very attentive to what I would ask them to do and they made sure that I was 100% happy with the work. I would definitely recommend E2 Remodel and I would use them again anytime.

Ed C.

If you own a house then you know how important it is to have a stable of reliable contractors. Plumbers, electricians, repairmen, handy-men. People who show up on-time, communicate, do great quality work, and are available after-the-fact when you have questions or need ""touch-ups.""
Well, we've engaged Frank and E2 Remodeling several times over the years for a variety of ""small"" projects, including replacing all our windows, building a new fence and replacing a door. No matter what the project, Frank and his crew always fit the bill. Five-star contractors are RARE. This one is the real deal.

helen k.

Frank at E2 remodel just installed some led recess lights for us and we were so impressed! They were so efficient, clean, and professional. They were so pleasant to be around. I have future remodeling to do on my house and I would definitely use them for that! I highly recommend them!