AtoZ Construction Inc - Woodland Hills, California

Jason W.

Our kids are getting older, and we needed a little more space in the house. Our three kids were sleeping in one little bedroom, and the kitchen was pretty cramped, with a bathroom tucked into a corner by the back door. We also had an outdoor concrete space that was not necessarily being used in the best way - it was a little workout area, sometimes we held birthday parties there, and we had our washer and dryer outside (but under the overhang.) Looking out over this concrete area was a window, from our office. We wanted to expand, but properly - and with all the necessary permits in place.

When we first started looking to expand, we thought we could just enclose the concrete space and turn it into an extra room. A few contractors came out to look and said they could do it with some pre-fabricated paneling. AtoZ was the only company that said it would not be a good idea, and they declined our project. After we looked into it more we eventually realized the window from our office was a weird problem - it would open into this new room. We eventually contacted AtoZ again, and asked them to develop more detailed architectural plans - the cost of which could be applied to construction if we decided to use them, since they are a design and build company.

Their design had us move the bathroom from the kitchen to a place by the new room entrance - thus expanding our kitchen. They moved the back door and got ride of the office window, turning the area into a hallway into the new room. Their designs made sense, and we ended up working with on the build, too.

AtoZ helped get the paperwork done with the city - this was a huge relief as I had heard that Alhambra is a tough place to get the proper permits and paperwork completed. They estimated the work would take 4 months - and everyone I talked to said I should double that because contractors usually over promise. AtoZ finished everything in 3 months - yes, a whole month ahead of schedule. This was done while we stayed and lived in the house - we did not move out while they did their work. They were respectful of our property and our time. They worked hard and got the job done. The new room looks great! We moved our washer and dryer into the back of the kitchen area, and the kitchen still feels bigger. Overall, it feels like we can breathe again.

There were a few little touches that I loved about their design and working with this company. They added a skylight to our office, and it has been amazing - it is so bright that the entire room feels bigger. I really appreciated the fact that they told me "no" when I requested certain things, but were very willing to work with me on others. I asked for a window in the new bathroom, but they said they could not and would not add one because it was a "sheer wall" and designed with earthquakes in mind - cutting a hole for a window would compromise the integrity of the wall. They guys said they needed to be able to sleep at night, knowing they built me a safe addition to my home. That is the kind of integrity that I appreciate - they were not willing to sacrifice that for a few more dollars. When made other requests late in the construction phase - namely adding skylights to the bathroom and kitchen - they agreed to install them to accommodate my late request, even though the kitchen was nearly done. They were also very safety oriented - when we caught COVID near the end of construction, they didn't send their guys in because they wanted their group to stay healthy and safe.

AtoZ has been a pleasure to work with. This was my first time working with a contractor to do significant work to my home. Their workers were friendly, professional, hard working and trustworthy. There were times I had to leave the house, and they never ventured into areas without my consent. I was worried that I would have to slog through a couple of years of paperwork and construction, but from start to finish AtoZ was professional, friendly and up to the task. Thank you, Rami and Zack - and please thank the crew for us. We are very happy with our remodeled home!

Teri N.

I highly recommend Zack, Rami and the team at AtoZ Construction Inc! We hired them to redo our laundry room. The space was originally a simple room with 4 walls, made semi-useable by some shelves, with uneven floor from the hallway, a huge sink we don't use and an enormous water heater. They transformed it to maximize the space with floor to ceiling cabinets, tile, hallway floor transition, and moving to a tankless water heater. They were able to ensure that we were only without hot water for a few hours, which was great. I appreciated the team from the first time we met them. They were always gracious, respected the coming and going of our family in the house, were quiet during our toddler's nap time, and very communicative throughout the process. Zack and Rami had a lot of valuable and practical advice when making decisions about the project from how to use the space and how to save money. They were straight forward about budget and the only changes were items that no contractor could anticipate (like what you find when you pull up flooring). I had confidence and trust in them from Day 1. Every time I walk into my laundry room I have the feeling of "I can't believe this is my house" because it looks so great from a high quality of work. The project was done really fast too. We look forward to hiring their team in the future. Thanks guys!

Karen K.

Zack, Rami and their crew did a fantastic job! Full renovation for two 1950’s bathrooms that came out beautifully. Reasonable price especially in comparison to the other company I contacted. Trustworthy company with frequent updates from Zack who also provided invaluable input and suggestions. They provided above and beyond services, and were even kind enough to return after the bathrooms were finished to install some hardware that my family didn’t let them know about on the last day the crew was here. Highly recommend and will be using for future projects!

Dave K.

Working with Rami, Zack and the AtoZ Construction team was a positive experience.

Looking to demolish 2 legacy building in our back yard and replace with a permitted garage extension and hardscaping, I reached out to a number of well reviewed contractors of different sizes and sophistication to undertake the work.

Along with a remit of price and quality, the other important elements for me are connection and communication. If you intend to have someone on your property for many months at a time I believe it’s crucial to have a positive relationship with those undertaking that work.

AtoZ Construction fell into a sweet spot of price and quality but what drew me to work with them was Rami’s professionalism and knowledge along with Zack’s understanding of our needs and his meticulous communication. They are a great combination that leaves you feeling in safe hands and for me, excited about how they were going to transform our family home.

During any construction there will be stressful moments along with unplanned complications. What’s important is how they are dealt with. I am glad to say that Rami and Zack were happy to sit and discuss the project, listen to my (many) questions, explain the process, suggest solutions and where necessary, accommodate my ‘on the go’ changes and requirements.

They were on site daily which was very assuring, even on days when work wasn’t being done by their teams. They insured the site was tidy and importantly cared about impact of their work on our neighbors.

Ultimately we had a number of different contractors combine to remodel our back yard but I couldn’t be more happy with the work undertaken by AtoZ Construction, they are a great team and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to anyone looking for a contractor.

Melanie S. R.

A to Z Construction was highly recommended by friends who used A to Z for their remodel. We ended up choosing A to Z due to their reasonable rates, their straightforward, pleasant manner, their attentiveness/responsiveness, and their versatility (for example, they have a guy who makes gorgeous wood doors for a great price-- something other companies could not offer us). They completed their work expeditiously to our immense satisfaction, and now we have recommended A to Z to our friends as well!

Zack, Rami, and crew were all very pleasant and easy to deal with. They were extremely attentive and responsive through the entire process. As soon as our windows and doors arrived, they started work immediately the next morning. They worked hard and continuously, and the work was completed quickly and beautifully. I loved how after every stage, Zack personally made sure that we were happy with every aspect of the work. We really felt like he and his crew took pride in their work and genuinely cared about our satisfaction throughout the entire process. All the workers - painters, window guys, patchers, door craftsman, etc. were extremely polite, friendly, and as unobtrusive as one could possibly be. Our house looks beautiful thanks to A to Z, we plan to use them again for future projects, and we recommend them highly!