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"Ed
Bernardo was originally referred to us by one of his subcontractors whom we had
used before. After meeting with Ed and discussing our project ideas with him we
felt very comfortable with both his expertise and our ability to work with him. In retrospect, now that the project is
finished, we certainly found that our instincts were correct. At the beginning Ed helped by
suggesting quality fixtures/bathroom furniture brands to consider. He even gave up the better part of a
day taking us to some of his trusted suppliers to help firm up ideas and make
purchases.
Our
remodel included the master bathroom and our guest bathroom. Ed was in and out
of our attic rewiring for new electrical outlets, he installed a larger window
and a glass block cutout into our master bathroom wall, added a pocket door to
the closet, removed old tubs and installed new shower and tub/shower
enclosures, did some extensive tile work, new cabinets with sinks, new paint
and flooring for both bathrooms, all in one month’s time as originally quoted!
During
the project Ed encountered some unexpected plumbing problems which he quickly
resolved. These problems had been plaguing us off and on for a couple of years
and had not been fixed correctly despite at least two visits by professional
plumbers. It doesn’t sound like much when compared to the scope of the whole
project, but this is just a testament to Ed’s pride in his work and his desire
to do things right the first time. It also was a huge relief to us knowing that
he had taken care of it.
We found Ed and his staff to be very
polite, knowledgeable, reliable, efficient, and extremely conscientious. They cleaned
up at the end of every day’s work, taking the stress out of life during
construction. I trust them unequivocally in our home. In the near future we will be remodeling our kitchen, and
eagerly look forward to working with our friends at Bernardo Construction once
again.
Ed, you have definitely met our
expectations, and, in fact, have gone above and beyond! Our bathrooms are the envy of the
neighborhood!!
With
sincere thanks and appreciation, Joyce & Kelly C."
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"I am writing this letter of recommendation
at the completion
of my master bathroom remodel project.
I am very pleased with the outcome and the entire
process went smoothly.
You initially came to my home to take measurements, offer suggestions and
followed through with an estimate just a few days later. After listening to
my needs to have an
easy to clean bathroom with little maintenance to suit my busy lifestyle, you
recommended a product called Swanstone, a solid surface for my bathroom shower
walls and vanity. You told me that
I could see the product at El Cajon Plumbing and Bath and I was assisted there
by Linda Perez who was extremely helpful to me, showing and advising me on
products and styles that complimented each other, without breaking my budget. I
could not have picked such nice
products out without help from both of you.
The demolition of the bathroom began on schedule
and was
done without incident. At the end of everyday, the floor was swept-up and care
was taken so as not to damage anything in the process. After the demolition
was complete,
unfortunately, the sub-floor was found in very poor condition due to a leaking
shower pan. The sub-floor had to
be re-built and that was accomplished during the next couple of days. I could
see your craftsmanship in the wood work as you made the sub-floor very strong.
Everyday, progress was made. The solid surfacing had a sleek, clean look, the shower
doors fit perfectly, the vanity and sink are large and spacious, the floor tile
grout lines are in appropriate places, the recessed medicine cabinet has a
built-in feel, the rain shower head is luxurious and the color of the walls is
a beautiful blue that makes the room have a “spa” feel to it. You kept the project
moving and on
schedule and the entire project was completed within two weeks Even though you
didn’t increase the size of the bathroom, somehow it feels so much larger.
You are craftsman and your work shows it.
You did a
professional job of installing each and every item from plumbing to cabinetry
to electrical. Your “can do”
attitude was appreciated and your help with selection of products demonstrate
your knowledge from years of experience. I am very pleased with my modern
bathroom that even though it is small in size, it has everything I need. I would recommend Bernardo
Construction
and Remodeling for any type of construction/remodeling work.
Sincerely,
Susan
M."
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"My kitchen was hopelessly shabby, outdated,
and just
plain ugly. After interviewing
several contractors, I chose Bernardo Construction to do the work. Although the configuration
of the
kitchen was preserved, my job involved removal of a ceiling soffit, drywall, an
updated lighting system in the kitchen and adjacent family room, creation of an
eating bar, installation of all new appliances, painting, and a little bit of
flooring. I was pleased to find
Ed, the owner, and Keith to be absolutely dedicated to the project at
hand. Clearly, their objective was
to get the job done in a timely manner and get it done perfectly according to
my specifications. The guys were
always considerate and respectful of my space, and an easy flow of
communication between us made the experience quite pleasant and go as smoothly
as possible. In retrospect, I can
say that the price Ed quoted me was very reasonable. He is sincere in trying to anticipate the job in total,
possible glitches and all, and dislikes piling on additional costs after the
initial quote, as most others seem to do.
As a matter of fact, Ed saved me thousands of dollars
and serious delays
in work by suggesting alternate and superior solutions to problems encountered. I
am completely satisfied with my beautiful
new kitchen. I wouldn’t hesitate
to hire Ed and company again.
They
are the “good guys”!" Cicely
R.
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“Ed Bernardo handled
the subs (I am an absentee
owner-vacation home). He was
prompt, reliable, and got the job done as planned. A very pleasant experience. I am consulting with Ed regarding
a major kitchen remodel.” Judy J.
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“They were on time,
personable, knowledgeable, thorough, quiet and resourceful. We were very pleased with the quality
of their work, and they were easy to have around the house. Thanks guys!” Connie M.
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"Research pays off. Equally as important as design concepts in any construction project is the selection of the
contractor. We were referred to Bernardo Construction by another contractor. Attributes in a contractor that we look for
are professionalism, honesty and attention to detail. Setting and adhering to start and completion dates are important as
well. On each and every point, Bernardo Construction exceeded our expectations. Mediocrity has no home at Bernardo Construction.
We will act as a referral (and future client) without reservation or hesitation."
Mr.
& Mrs. Gerald S.
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"I had a leaking
roof that caused ceiling and wall damage in several rooms. Ed found the leak, repaired it then dry
walled and painted the ceiling and walls. He even noticed that my water heater
was also leaking and repaired it. Ed and all of his
help were very professional. I had
been searching for several months for help finding the leak. Ed found it the first day and within a
week it was fixed and the walls were repaired and painted. The price was very reasonable. He was the only person I called
who was
willing to tackle this unusual job.
They were wonderful to have in my home- I would give them a key if
necessary." Patricia S.
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"I was very impressed with Ed and his willingness to
accommodate my schedule. He
accompanied his workers in the morning to explain what needed to be done before
leaving for another job. The
electricians were a father/son team, journeyman and apprentice, who worked
quickly and competently; I enjoyed observing their relationship. I was very impressed
with the respect
the son showed his father and vice versa, which seems to be rare these
days. They cleaned everything up,
including vacuuming. I am totally
satisfied with the job and will recommend Ed to my friends."
Joe
L.
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"We used Bernardo
Construction to complete our major kitchen remodel in which we tore
everything out, moved walls, extended a room and installed everything new from
floor to ceiling. There are always
those unexpected things that come up during a remodel, but fortunately we quickly
came to learn that Ed has seen it all, and is able to quickly come up solutions
that were sometimes better than what the designers had in mind." "The crew is very meticulous about their
work and they cleaned up everyday enabling us to live a somewhat normal life
throughout the remodel. We love our new bigger kitchen, and we are so pleased to have found such an honorable company that provides
such high
quality craftsmanship. It is without
hesitation that we recommend Bernardo Construction to our friends." Barbara B.
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“Ed, the owner is
great. He is very accommodating
and has lots of ideas to do things differently and save money. He is very honest and that’s hard to
find these days in the construction business. All the work is quality.” Beverly L.
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“Having just
moved
to San Diego from the Midwest and into a home, there was plenty of things that
we wanted to have done to make it right for us. Ed, the owner, and Keith his foreman were fantastic! We had a list of many things and all
got accomplished. Everything was
just great and questions about how to do stuff were addressed, (I) would definitely
be a repeat customer!” Mary K.
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“Ed was
professional and very knowledgeable about he work that needed to be
completed. On the day of the work,
Ed and the workers showed up on time.
Answered our questions as the work progressed. The work area was well cleaned
up upon completion of the
work. Bernardo Construction did a
great job in my home.” Mr. & Mrs. Joe
L.
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“Great work! Really liked the complete clean up!” Rosalynn
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