Four Seasons Builders - Burbank, California

Dennis C

TLDR: You are probably in the same boat as us where you haven't had experience with a contractor to do remodeling, an addition, etc. So similar to other reviews here, if you want ease of mind regarding this significant investment, look no further. Mike and his team will strive to keep you well informed and in the middle of all the action as much or as little as you would like. He will provide you with alternatives when hiccups inevitably arrive, whether in the form of an inspector or a detail related to the placement of a pendant light. And he will ensure that the project will be on time or early to the best of his abilities. If not, you'll know well in advance what is causing the delays. Yes, you might pay a little extra compared to other contractors, but the level of customer service care is unbeatable. Even after project completion.

For those of you who would like a more in depth review:

We worked with Four Seasons Builders to remodel a 1940's home from a 2 bedroom 1 bath to a 3 bedroom 2 bath. The overall scope of work included, basically everything:
- Demo
- Updated electrical
- Repipe/gas
- New and updated drain systems
- New guest bath, Master bath, master bedroom, and guest bedroom
- New addition for dining and kitchen (including kitchen cabinets) and installation of all finishes
- Drywall and interior paint
- Exterior removal and new stucco and paint
- Rip out baseboards and install new laminate
- Insulation in walls of existing home, replacement of roof insulation
- New windows and doors
- Add HVAC (none in original home)
- Demo non-permitted garage storage area
- Window sills/mouldings
- Ethernet drops

The only things we probably didn't include was adding a pool and a second story. With that said, Mike was never hesitant about his team's ability to deliver on any one of these items and he gave us a 5-6 month project timeframe. Due to the city permit office being behind, we had to wait quite awhile before permits were issued at no fault of Four Seasons Builders. All along the way Mike kept us informed of what we could do to help move things forward while also having his own team checking in with the applicable contacts. We ended up starting work on the house in July and ended in time to spend Christmas in our new place.

During that time we went on vacation(s) as did Mike, but whether he was around or not we would get updates regarding how the house was progressing. We would also stop by often to provide feedback if we had questions regarding what was being done or if an outlet looked out of place. Mike welcomed the hands-on feedback and encouraged us to be another set of eyes to ensure we had the same vision come to fruition. Texts would be answered promptly and usually a photo(s) or video(s) were also sent along as Mike would frequently visit the site.

All of this boiled down to having a fairly stressful and financially significant situation becoming a rather enjoyable experience. Don't get me wrong, it was still great to be done with everything, but Mike will make sure to help guide you along each step of the way. Mike strives to leave you with the best possible solutions to make your home the way you'd like to have it, so don't be worried to jump in and take part of the entire process.

Hopefully we won't be doing any significant work again in the near future, but when we do, we'll definitely call up Mike again in a heartbeat.

Elizabeth Anderson

We were referred to Four Seasons Builders by a friend with impeccable taste. They had a large remodel project and I loved how their home looked when it was complete. I hoped if they were happy with Four Seasons Builders we would be too.

Mike and his team did not disappoint! From the first time I called I knew Mike would be great to work with. He was great to speak with via phone and offered to come look at the project right away. Mike was always on time or even early. When he said he would follow up with an email or a call he always did. He was the more reliable contractor we spoke with.

With our home we started with a short list of projects and the scope of the project changed as we got to know Mike better. We knew we could trust him and his team to make our new house our home. They were always on time, stayed on schedule, the prices were fair and reasonable plus Mike is a perfectionist!

Our house was a challenge as the past owners did a lot of work themselves and so we had to do a lot of correcting/fixing the work that had been done. Mike worked with us to keep within our budget and totally on time. It was so nice to know he was paying close attention to all that we wanted to accomplish. There are more projects on our list so I am sure we will be calling Mike and Four Seasons Builders again soon!

Isabel Dovale

Mike Litman (owner) was such a pleasure to work with. He always shows up on time, responds quickly to any of my messages and e-mails, and was able to address all of my concerns and questions no matter how big or small. He was able to give an estimate for repairs and renovations on my home that ultimately were the best return on my investment. He has an incredible talent for transforming my home into one I always dreamed of. I truly recommend him to anyone, and this is coming from someone who has worked with several different contractors. 10/10

Rodney Kurihara

We contacted 3 other contractors when first considering our remodel but of all of them, Mike was the most responsive, friendly and helpful. Mike walked us through the entire process including picking out our finishes. He and his crew were great! They protected the rest of the house to minimize the dust, and did a great job of cleaning up each day. Our remodel involved a complete removal and re-do of our 40 year old bathroom, and it now looks like something out of show room. Again, Mike was very accessible and promptly returned our calls and emails. I can’t say enough about him. He was great, and we would gladly work him with again. Can’t recommend him enough. You won’t go wrong with him and his company.

Joel Aldape

Four Seasons Builders remodeled our kitchen, bathroom and created a built-in office (with storage cabinets) and a laundry area. The work was high-quality and Mike’s team was able to accurately execute our designs. For example, Mike’s crew installed our kitchen cabinets, backsplash and counters according to our design, for a beautiful final finish. Our old bathroom had a bad layout and was small, but Mike’s crew was able to re-arrange the toilet and vanity for a layout that feels open and makes the best use of the space. For the office and storage cabinets, Mike’s crew created a beautiful and functional built-in desk, desk drawers and floor-to-ceiling cabinets around the desk. His crew also created a laundry space for a stackable washer and dryer that flow really well with the cabinets and the rest of the room. Mike kept us up-to-date on the progress of the work, the inspection process and things that we needed to stay on top-of to prepare for the next steps of the work. In cases where issues came up, Mike took charge to make sure that everything was addressed to our satisfaction and was extremely responsive in answering all our questions. I also really appreciated Mike’s honesty and transparency about costs, which gave me peace of mind. Mike’s written estimates were accurate and presented a clear road map for costs and for when payments were due. Mike was also very transparent about forecasting possible cost increases. In cases where unexpected costs came up, Mike had already given us a heads up with a sound reasoning, so there were no surprises, which I really appreciated. Finally, Mike’s team completed the work on time. For all of these reasons, I would recommend Four Seasons Builders to anyone looking for a solid, honest and high-quality contractor.

Jose Marcelino

Just completed my renovation with Four Seasons and I couldn’t be happier!!! When I started this journey to renovate my entire 1100 sq ft. condo, I asked a few friends if they would recommend their contractors and they either said “no” or hesitated to give me an answer. I ended up taking my chances on yelp and interviewed 5 contractors. When I met Mike Litman (owner), I immediately had a good vibe about him. And while all 5 contractors were contenders, my instincts were telling me that he would be the best to work with.

Well, my instincts were absolutely spot-on!!! Mike is THE BEST!! He estimated about 3 months for my condo and completed the project on time. I had moved out during the remodel so Mike was there almost every day checking up on his workers and the progress. His communication on the progress was excellent! He continuously kept me informed either by text, phone or in person. He would send me pictures (or even videos) during the day on some of the work…even while I went on vacation for a week. He also made me feel comfortable to ask questions, requests and changes. And while he admits he’s not a designer, he helped suggest a couple of things based on his own experience. (Side note: I didn’t hire a designer but I wish I did to ease some of the constant decision making for this size of a project).

Sure, unexpected issues came as with any remodel. And in a condo, there are unique challenges dealing with the HOA and ensuring the neighbors aren’t affected, but through it all, Mike was so patient with the challenges and handled things with a lot of professionalism. He even handled a problem with my permits and was able to resolve it quickly with minimal delay.

And most importantly...Mike made sure that I was satisfied with the work. When I pointed at mistakes or where some of the work requires slight adjustments, Mike made sure it was to my satisfaction. Great job by all the workers as well!!!

In the beginning, it was honestly nerve-racking trusting a total stranger to take on the biggest project I’ve ever done in my own home. But I’m so glad I did and I’m glad that I had Mike and Four Seasons steering the way.

Michelle Litman

We love Mike the general contractor.
We had our kitchen remodel.
Removed load bearing walls.
A complete mess!! Lol.
The process was as smooth as possible, with very little delays.
We love the end result.
If you are looking for a contractor then FSB and Mike will do great work!

lisa romanello

We appreciate and recommend Mike with four seasons builders for assigning a great team to do the job for our home.
They were prompt, professional and affordable. Recommend all the way.