Testimonials - ARG Builder Inc

We started our remodel process with vetting out 10 contractors. As both my husband and I are architectural designers we were familiar with working with contractors and were highly aware of what we wanted and how it needed to get done. During the interview process, Frank showed up with Alex Mercado on a Saturday morning and spent 2 hours at our house evaluating every room, every detail we wanted done. He was the only contractor who brought his project manager and took detailed notes and spent the longest time at our house. Both Frank and Alex are incredibly knowledgeable and you can tell right away when they proposed solutions to existing problems. They are not the kind of contractors who take shortcuts to get the job done. You can rest assured that everything they do meets building code and goes beyond the general requirements so that you have a safe/well-waterproofed/well-constructed home.

Once we decided to go with ARG we had set up a meeting with Frank who was very accommodating to meet us on a Friday evening at his office after work hours (as we both are working professionals) and we went through in great detail the drawings and specs for the project, a process that took 3 hours. Frank was even able to meet the schedule we wanted and despite some change orders along the way, the schedule didn't get pushed back further than we expected and we were always kept in the loop about pricing and timeline. They also have a daily log app that they submit photos of their work on the app for your review. Alex and Juan worked on the job and did everything to our specifications, they are both skilled craftsman and have been trained incredibly well by Frank (trust me, I work with contractors everyday as my job and I'm not saying this lightly). Alex is always pleasant, communicates well, very accommodating and he is the reason my husband and I will keep coming back to ARG for future jobs.

All I can say is that Frank and his team met my impossibly high perfectionist standards and I wish them the very best to get more projects in the future because they deserve it. The bottom line is if you're looking for a contractor who knows their stuff, will do it on budget, on time and properly executed these guys are who you need.

It was my first time going through a remodel and I did my homework on researching a contractor. After going through several bids, Frank's bid was fair. We meet in his office and I got to meet his crew. Of course, they were nice and professional but it's hard to know someone after meeting them only 1 time. Let me tell you, after 2-1/2 month of getting to know Frank and his crew I would have to say that Frank is very professional and also very knowledgeable and his crew is very detailed as well as very knowledgeable too and also great guys! We pretty much remodeled the whole house except for one room which we stayed in for about 2-1/2 months. Moved a kitchen from one room to another, blew out 3 walls, added a master closet, added a pantry, added french doors, remodeled the existing bathroom...etc. For 2-1/2 months they were pretty much family to us. I got to know his crew Alex, Jesus, and Eladio and they are an awesome crew! Funny as heck and hard working too. Their expertise is top notch and it shows in their craftsmanship. Alex is also a great teacher and he was very kind enough to show me and teach me a few things about remodeling. They do not take shortcuts and follow all building codes which protects the owner. Frank would come by to check on the progress of the remodel and I've never seen or heard Frank ever rebuke or yell at his crew. He treats them with respect and it shows that his crew respects him too. I can see that his crew enjoys their craft as well as Frank taking pride in what he does. Frank and his crew are good people and I wouldn't trust anyone else except them after my experience. If in the future I need to do another remodel it would be no other than Frank and his crew!

I recommend ARG to anyone who wants a budget-friendly job completed efficiently and thoroughly. Initially when I was selecting a contractor, it was an easy decision as far as costs. Other major companies quoted me twice as much for the same project. This doesn't mean that ARG cuts corners. Frank makes sure every person who works for him, from a plumber to an electrician, meets all the complicated and, sometimes contradictory, building standards enforced by the City of LA. Furthermore, his superior communication skills made it easy for me to manage all the details of our kitchen and bath remodel. The team always contacted me to make sure that I approved of any work that was done, even with small details such as where to put the shower box for the tiles, or where to place the handles for the cabinets. I checked on the progress of our 2-month long project at least 2-3 times a week and was pleased with the friendliness and work ethic of all the people involved. I also appreciated that Frank did everything possible to meet the timeline of the project. I wanted to move back to my home by Aug 1 and he made sure that the majority of the work was completed on time so I could do so. Ultimately, there were a few unexpected surprises from the city inspector but Frank and his team worked quickly and efficiently to minimize costs and delays. Overall, I am very pleased with the quality of my kitchen and bath remodel and I highly recommend ARG to anyone.

This company is very reliable. They know their business and get the job done beautifully. I would recommend everyone to use ARG. We work with ARG on a few remodeling jobs. Frank and his team deliver beautiful jobs every time.

ARG was one of the contractors who bid my large remodel job. For various reasons, we didn’t end up using them, but the process of working with them could not have been more professional and easy. I hope to use them in the future, they had come highly recommended.

I think Frank and his team are amazing. I love the passion behind his work and the efforts he and his team placed on perfecting my vision for the remodel. It is with great reservation that I recommend Frank!! Omg, seriously highly highly recommended. I’m so happy with the results.

We hired ARG to remodel our kitchen in our condo. We met with Frank at the beginning so that he could get a sense of our needs - we wanted to basically gut the kitchen and install new cabinets, flooring and counters as well as lighting and 2 new appliances (stove and microwave). We had met with two other contracting companies and we were given a similar quote as ARG but to be honest, meeting with Frank gave me a totally different level of confidence than meeting with the others. He listened carefully, was very honest with us about expectations and I immediately felt comfortable. This is the first remodel me and my husband have ever done so we were nervous!

Frank and Alex made very quick progress with our kitchen - it's a more complicated inspection process with condominiums so inspections were the main hold-up for us. Along the way they made sure we were getting the results we wanted and were quick to make changes if we had any requests. Alex was great to work with, he is very detail oriented and does great work. He and his team always left our house and the common areas in the condo building extremely clean (cleaner than it was originally, honestly). I always felt great greeting them in the morning, knowing that the place was safe in their hands.

We ended up having a weird water heater valve issue from a previous installation that had to get fixed before our final kitchen inspection and Frank came over to offer his expertise on what he thought the fix could be. I was very appreciative because I wanted to be able to talk to the plumbing company with confidence about viable solutions. Frank and his team really went above and beyond in making sure we were comfortable and happy with the work.

Frank asked us to leave a review and I am happy to do it because I was very pleased with their work and would truly recommend them to any one who is looking to have remodel work done.

I just had the most beautiful 10' glass doors installed by ARG in a new home in Los Angeles. They are a top notch company with great employees. I am so pleased with how my work got completed. Alex and Saul, the installers, were perfectionists using levels during the installation which many don't bother doing anymore. They were also informative with any question I had. They spent time teaching me how to use these intricate doors. They were respectful and professional. In addition, they cleaned up the area after they finished. I recommend this company highly. Thanks guys!

We recently completed a home renovation with ARG. After contacting Frank, he came to our home to survey the desired changes. Subsequently we met with Frank at his office to select finishes. Prior to starting the job, the crew foreman, Alex, came to our home to acquaint himself with the layout and our requested options.

We replaced most of the carpeting in our home with European Oak wood flooring which is beautiful. We also had the kitchen cabinets refinished and a new stainless steel over the range microwave installed as well as coordinating new sink fixtures and all new cabinet hardware. Recessed lighting was installed in the living room, kitchen, and master bath with necessary patching and all ceilings painted.

Once work began, Alex and Juan worked daily until the job was completed. Alex was very knowledgeable of all aspects of the project -plumbing, electrical, carpentry- displaying true craftsmanship in his work. Alex and Juan were always pleasant and accommodating to our needs, respectful of the fact that we were living in the home during the renovation. They cleaned the premises daily and very thoroughly on the day the job was completed. Alex and Juan did excellent work, and Frank was always available to us, returning calls promptly. We are pleased with the choices we made and the professional work that was done for us by ARG.

Frank from ARG first consulted with us about a very tricky sound proofing issue for our Condo floor. He was an ultimate professional, very knowledgeable, and conscientious through the entire project. He provided the men and materials to install the complicated underlay for the floor and supervised every step of the way. Frank was available and most cooperative. I can't recommend him and ARG strongly enough. They are truly an honorable firm, and that is rare in these times.

Tom Glover

I am so impressed by the professionalism, craftsmanship, and timeliness of Frank and his crew at ARG! He recently did some work in our backyard fixing our gate, refinishing our fence, and working on some small projects in my home. I came home today and I am absolutely blown away by my fence. It looks brand new and my fence is over 10 years old! I had my neighbors come by and tell me how amazing my fence looks now and that the craftsmanship clearly shows. Frank has a great team of workers that each hold themselves accountable to deliver impeccable work. My fence is over 10 years old, and my gate was falling apart. The swinging door was too heavy, the wood had rotted in the cement supports, and the entire gate was almost going to fall over. Frank came in and took a detailed overview of my project, brought his crew over to assess the problems, and Frank gave us a comprehensive overview of the problems and his solution to fix our fence and gate. His crew worked diligently to complete the project and we are beyond thrilled with the product. Frank was communicative, timely, easy to work with and incredibly knowledgeable.

I would be happy to work with him on our future projects. We are planning to do a remodel and definitely plan to work with Frank again. I have worked with several contractors in the past on various projects, but no one comes even close to the caliber of work that Frank and his team are able to deliver. Their work ethic and product are truly outstanding. I am sure that you will not be disappointed by Frank and his crew.