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We worked with Ella and Nico on a pretty serious remodel - turning a small bedroom into a bathroom and laundry room, and combining the existing master and guest bathrooms into a single big master bathroom. This was our first major remodel and I was really nervous but they made it super easy. They came up with great designs (better than we had envisioned) but always deferred to our input and preferences. They gave a lot of guidance in the millions of decisions that are necessary, and I don't even know how we would have figured it out without this. The actual implementation was high quality, on time, and within budget. We were extremely happy with the end result (pics attached). I would recommend Nico and Ella without hesitation and we'll definitely use them for any future projects.

We can not be more happy with our garage to ADU renovation and living room expansion. Our project manager Ron Gauzner exceeded all of our expectations!! He was so professional, creative, design forward and communicative. I could not recommend Lumina and Ron more highly. We chose Lumina Builders after another contractor became ill and could not start the project. Lumina had to save us from an architectural design flaw and worked tirelessly with the original architect who needed frequent coaching from Ron's team. Needless to say, Ron guided us through this project and delivered beyond our expectations. Our family loves our new home! We will only use Lumina Builders for our future projects.

Lumina Builders Inc. was great. I've worked with contractors before and it was a completely different experience. The project manager Mor was great she always made sure I was aware of what was going on day to day. She would come to our house every day to find out what the subcontractors were planning to do and hold them to that. The subcontractors Osmond finished the entire project when they said they would even when with unexpected problems arose. Osmond was always friendly and respectful of my home. I would skip dealing with any other company.

Nothing scared me more then having my 'still usable' kitchen torn apart for one that was more updated. I kept stressing over all the bad that would happen. Especially when all the decissions were falling on my sholders starting with what builder to hire. I pictured the worst- fast food for months, making wrong choices over for permanent decissions then having it cost twice as much then they quoted. After a long month of careful considerstion I choose Lumina Builders. They were not the least expensive but they were the most helful with answering all my questions. The most creative with designing my kitchen and all of it was done in such a timely manner. They did such a wonderful job and the kitchen turned out beautiful. I cant believe i had all that stress and lost so much sleep over nothing. Thanks guys! Keep up the great work.

After a year of living in our dated Bird Rock home, we were finally ready to tackle a major renovation. We needed to completely remodel the kitchen, two bathrooms, a bedroom suite, plus new flooring and full interior paint. After consulting with several builders, we chose Lumina Builders. From the start, our project manager Oded Friedman was honest and resourceful in helping us navigate a major remodel and the dozens of design decisions required. He has a strong artistic sense along with deep construction knowledge so we always felt in good hands. Additionally, our construction lead, George, was a perfectionist about detail work so everything was done beautifully. We never experienced the issue of "change orders" jacking up the price. The only time we paid extra was when we discovered that all of our old plumbing was rotting. That wasn't part of the original bid so we paid for that directly to the plumber. With every other unexpected problem, Lumina absorbed the cost. Considering that we did all this work during Covid 19, it's a miracle we finished only a couple months late. To keep us safe, they staged construction so that we could remain in our house. For example, during those scary, early days of Covid, we stayed snugly inside an unused downstairs bedroom/bathroom while work took place upstairs and around us. We are now daily enjoying the beautiful look and modern comforts of our renovated home.

Lumina builders is a great company for you to remodel your home. I had my condo remodeled and I am very happy with the job and the price. Ron the project manager is very honest and kept to his word with no excuses.Despite all the difficulties with Covid and the backlog of materials. We remodeled the whole place down to the studs and here are a few photos. from before and after. Thank you Ron for a great job! Tony P.

We worked with Lumina Builders for a complete remodel of our two bathrooms, which were damaged due to a flood. Our neighbor highly recommended Mr. David Lupu and his company, Lumina, and he provided us with the best estimate. He guided us through the entire process, demonstrating excellent attention to detail, professionalism, problem-solving skills, reliability, and guidance at every step. David and his crew were incredible. All of the Lumina workers were very attentive, polite, and friendly. It was a fantastic experience working with all of them. The two bathrooms turned out beautifully, and the quality of craftsmanship was exceptional. We highly recommend Lumina and plan to use them again for our home improvement needs. Thank you, David, for providing us with such an awesome experience.

Our family just had a highly satisfying first time renovation project with Lumina Builders …. Our old kitchen was modernized and the adjacent toilet was converted to a full toilet and bath. Since we are novice in this area, we utilized help to identify a few builders we can choose from. We invited three (3) contractors and David with Lumina builders was outright impressive.He accommodated all the ideas of family members. His accurate and concrete conceptualization matched our ideas. He verbalized the plans in a very understandable manner with an open mind to suggestions and whims of the homeowner. And the quote was the most fair and reasonable. It is admirable how he orchestrated a pool of workers coming and going.. with synchronized movement. The workers were mostly pleasant and seemed comfy with us hovering sometimes and anxious of the results of the task on hand. The project proceeded well, with minimum lapses. What helped a lot was the accessibility of David who regularly monitored the site and answered all calls and text messages he was courteous throughout the encounter and his "gift" including his person skills facilitated communication to be open. The project was done within the agreed schedule. Since our kitchen and dining area is our "command center" in the house, the fantastic work of art of Lumina Builders make our every minute stay in the place most satisfying and enjoyable. Our family and friends who visited love it.. especially the backsplash and the wide toilet and bath. We will definitely recommend Davids group to our acquaintances.

We have been in our house for a little over seven years and being a 22-year-old house, it comes with some issues, maintenance, and definitely needs updates. Didi, the project manager has been able to bring us his creativity, expertise and overall vision to help us get our family room updated. He could completely remodel and update our family room with custom made wood trimming, paint and an area we wanted tiled! Didi and his crew have been extremely trustworthy, kept us in the loop of what was taking place, competitive in pricing and very knowledgeable. I highly recommend Lumina Builders to anyone who needs anything done in their home! You will not be disappointed the overall craftsmanship or professionalism of the company.

Alon and Dor came for an initial consult (master bedroom build, insulation, plus installation of ceiling, sliding door, recess lighting, a/c)--we had a rough idea of what we wanted to do but needed a lot of help to figure out what was possible and what would make the most sense. They gave us some really good recommendations and a clear plan of attack. They were also very clear about the schedule of payments and the work to be completed, so we weren't blindsided by any huge costs. Once the work started, Dor was very communicative throughout the entire process and responded quickly whenever we had questions or things to change. The work was completed very quickly (on the shorter end of what they originally estimated), and we're very happy with the final product. Will definitely be using Lumina again for our next project and highly recommend them.

Thank you Lumina Builders and your fantastic team for making our bathroom beautiful. Joey took us from design to the final product and we love how everything turned out. The team was on time, kept us in the loop at every stage, and made sure that every detail of the development was to our satisfaction. Thank you thank you thank you.

I Can't say enough about Lumina Builders and the owner David and his project managers and the whole team. They came in and made the 60s kitchen I'm living in that was once my grandparents into the most beautiful open kitchen!! They took down a wall, and completely gutted the whole thing and now it's modern, big and open! They're design team was awesome too!! He quoted me about 60 days to do the work and only because it was the holidays so there was down time, it was just a few days more!! They were polite, neat and cleaned up every day before they left! There's nothing in there that I would change!! I've called a few times since to ask questions about things and a few minor adjustments needed to be made and someone came out right away and fixed it, no questions asked! In the beginning I told him my budget and the whole job even came in a little bit under! I highly recommend this company to do whatever remodeling you need!!

I can't say enough great things about Lumina Builders! I work in construction contract management and have also completed a few major renovations in downtown San Diego at my private residence and on a rental property. David, Tamari, Josh and the rest of the Lumina team are by far the most professional, competent and courteous builders I have ever worked with! I contracted Lumina builders for a major kitchen renovation which included the demolition of a structural kitchen wall to open up the living/dining space. I also got quotes from Home Depot (and their preferred General Contractors, New Life Construction) and another San Diego General Contractor. Lumina was by far the best priced, completed the work on a demanding timeline (only 4 weeks, with renters scheduled to move in shortly thereafter), and talked me through every step of the process, ensuring my satisfaction. The proof is in the pictures--I got a beautiful kitchen, done RIGHT, for a great price! More detailed information, broken out by Cost and Quality and Professionalism follows below. Cost: Working in the construction industry, I have developed a bit of a healthy distrust of contractors. Not that all contractors are evil, but you become more familiar with some of the tricks that the bad ones will make to improve their bottom line. When I got Lumina's quote, it was so low compared to the other two contractors' quotes that I was actually hesitant to go with them. I was worried that they would attempt to make money up on the back end by claiming certain items of work weren't included in the original estimate. Unforeseen conditions did occur on my project as they inevitably do on any construction project. In all cases, Lumina quickly developed corrective action, educated me on the best way ahead, and NEVER up-charged me! Not only did they not nickel and dime me, they even threw in a few "freebies," such as installing a new dining room pendant lamp so that it matched my new kitchen, fixing a sticky door, and hauling some stuff to the dump for me. I was concurrently doing some DIY projects and they were happy to give me project tips--I got such great added value from their input. Since I intended to rent the property, David reigned me in when I was making design choices that were too costly or too personal to be wise for rental purposes. He has the experience and the industry contacts to keep costs down. At his suggestion, we got my entire countertop from a prefab supplier for under $1k. It is a beautiful piece of quartz and it looks like marble for a fraction of the price and with less maintenance. Lumina Builders completed the entire project for what Home Depot wanted to charge me just to replace the cabinets and countertops. Quality and Professionalism: After spending over 2 weeks working out a design concept for my kitchen with Home Depot, I was so frustrated when their preferred builder told me they WOULDN'T EVEN DO THE WORK because of the liability involved in structural reconfigurations in a multi-story downtown condo. Opening up the kitchen floor plan was the most important element of the kitchen renovation for me, and I just wasn't interested in doing the work if I couldn't eliminate the kitchen wall. When I explained my vision to David, he didn't even bat an eyelash, and then he showed me DOZENS of pictures of completed kitchens where he had successfully eliminated kitchen walls. David's willingness to take on a bit of a riskier build proved to me that he is more than just a fly by night builder who wants to rip out your cabinets and replace them as quickly as possible. Despite having many ongoing projects, I was personally contacted by either my project manager or the company partners every day. They kept close tabs on my project's progress and updated me regularly throughout all the different phases of work. They worked under close scrutiny of the downtown inspectors and passed all of the rigorous inspections. Josh, my Project Manager, embodies the kind of friendliness and customer service that you just don't find anymore these days. When I was asking him some questions about the project, I apologized for being what I considered a painful, micromanaging customer. He actually genuinely THANKED me for my questions and said (to paraphrase), "Your questions and input are great--keep them coming. We want to make sure you are completely satisfied with the finished product!" It is such a rarity in the construction world to have a crew so attentively listen to and address your concerns! Oh and by the way, did I mention that they did all the work while I was living in the condo with a 2 month old infant, my husband, and my mom? They entire crew was very conscientious of the effects of the dust and noise on my family and neighbors and worked within the very strict guidelines of my Home Owners Association (HOA). If you're considering building with Lumina, you will NOT be disappointed. I'd type more, but out of room!

My friend recommended Lumina Builders to me after he had room additions added recently to his home. Tamari came out and went over designs for kitchens with my wife and me. We decided a full kitchen renovation is what we needed which included new cabinets, flooring, sink, counters, and walls. We wanted natural wood and it bright and inviting in our kitchen. He sent his crew out the next week and they provided us with a remarkable looking kitchen that is just gorgeous! Thank you, Lumina Builders.

Lumina builders helped us out 4 years after our job was completed. They adjusted some flooring that had shifted over time at no charge. They also offered to correct some pealing that happened in a tub that had been resurfaced. Thank you Lumina for going above and beyond!

after interviewing four contractors for our kitchen and two bathroom remodels, we were extremely pleased with the work of Lumina builders and our project, managers, Alon, and Dor. Alon had excellent design ideas that we incorporated into our plan. They stuck to the budget and the schedule and anytime we wanted to change they were very agreeable and expedient. we are thrilled with our upgraded kitchen and baths

We are very happy with the quality of the work done on our remodel which included the kitchen, laundry room, living room, office and fitness room. The Lumina project manager, Tal Borin, was very professional and responsive. He also brought many great ideas to project which improved the outcome in many areas.

We hired Lumina Builders to remodel two of our three bathrooms and to update the shower in our master bath. Our project manager, Tal, guided us through the entire project from design, demo, build out, to final walk through. He provided creative ideas that elevated the look and functionality of the bathrooms. His crew was stellar in every way. They were always punctual and professional. Tal was very prompt in responding to all communications. On top of this, the job site was cleaned up every day. The job was completed in the time frame given. Thank you, Tal, and Lumina Builders for our beautiful new bathrooms. We will recommend you to our friends and will see you in our future projects.

The team from Lumina Builders remodeled a bedroom, bathroom, and kitchenette, all in the space of a few weeks! The Project Manager, Tal, was awesome to work with. Communication and updates were great, I was highly confident in the entire process.

I've worked with builders from all over the country and beyond. I have rental properties as well as my home, and have quite a bit of experience working with all sorts of trades people. My experience with Lumina Builders was, hands down, the best I've had. To be honest, when I was first looking for a contractor to take on my home remodel, one of the early deciding factors was the fact that they are located so close to me (so I could chase them down easily if things started going badly during the project). I first contacted them, got the proposal, and signed the contract in spring of 2019 and we started planning at that time. Getting engineering drawings. Permits. With my schedule and preparations, we didn't actually start demolition until February of 2020. I recall having told Joey Dahan that part of the scheduling problem was making sure I'd be here during the work. He told me that they didn't need me there; they just do the work right and can fully do it all on their own. I thought to myself, "yea, sure. No way in hell that's going to happen." A lifetime of bizarre and badly done work when I'm not present to over-see things was front and center in my mind. Well, Joey was right. I didn't really need to be there, other than to help with where I wanted things. Placement of switches/lights/fixtures. During the 4 months of work, if I so much as thought in my head, "I sure hope they're going to do ......" they were already on it and way ahead of me. If I saw something that didn't look right, Joey had already seen it first and would be working on correcting it. The organization was unbelievable. It was a pretty complex project, and I'm still amazed at how well they tackled it in such a systematic way; at all times remembering that we were still living in the house and minimizing inconveniences to the extent possible. Another impressive thing I have to give Joey credit for was the overall thoroughness of his quote. I've had plenty of trades people over the years give a quote, then constantly are coming back asking for more money. Sure, there will always be unexpected challenges in any project that may require change orders, but I've worked with plenty who act as though everything in the original scope of their work was now going to cost extra. I won't say that we didn't have a couple of items that Joey missed in the original quote, that required a couple of change orders, but I can honestly say, for the size of the project overall, the missed, additional items were minimal. So minimal, I'd just go ahead and say that the project basically remained completely on budget. I knew it would be a big job, but it was even bigger than I'd expected. Every tradesperson sent to the job was friendly, efficient, and did top notch work. They were about as tidy as you can be when you've ripped down nearly 1/3 of the house. I started the process a cautious skeptic, and 4 months later, ended a believer. I would not hesitate to hire them again. I still have one more bathroom to be done, and will be in contact with them for that soon.

We hired Lumina Builders to do a kitchen remodel on our hundred yr old house in north park, after researching many companies. They did major structural and foundation work, rebuilt walls and a roof, in addition to the final interior work. We worked closely with the project manager, Mor, who was fabulous! Also the forman, Chase, and his crew were all very professional and communicated well. During our 3-month remodel we encountered numerous issues and city delays none of us could have predicted. But between us all we were able to put our heads together each time and figure out the best solution on how to proceed. In the end we now have a beautiful dream kitchen, even better than we ever imagined! Charles & Paul

We contracted Lumina to convert one very large bedroom into two rooms and to install hardwood flooring throughout the home. Lumina worked with us to get the materials ordered and delivered in time to support our time schedule. Working with the material provider (Carpeteria on Miramar) was seamless. The project manager (Shon) kept us informed of all plans and schedules and he stopped by every day to check on progress. If the workers had any delays he informed us promptly that morning. The work force was very professional, Alberto and his team did excellent quality work. The flooring contractor was on-time each day and put in full work days without interruption. This is a very big difference from other contractors we worked with who always needed to run somewhere for part of the day. All workers maintained a clean workspace and took great care to protect our home and furniture. We had to move furniture during the work and while we did 90 percent ourselves the flooring crew gladly helped us with the heavier pieces. Each day our home was left clean with no residual debris. We have used four different contractors for work over the last 21 years and Lumina was bar far the best to work with and they did the best quality work.

I highly recommend Lumina Builders Inc for your home remodel. They are knowledgeable, efficient, and helpful and I will definitely be referring them to my friends as well as use them again. Thank you to the whole team for giving me such a beautiful bathroom. Their timeliness, unique ideas, and professionalism made the process painless, and I am so grateful to them for making my bathroom better than I could have even imagined.

I didn't have anything done to my house but Lumina was my top choice for what I was looking to accomplish. They came out, walked right up to my door and said "I can't sell you anything because it would not be worth your time". Do to some city law or something, I can't build onto my house since the property lot is so small. I am giving a 5 star cause it was quick and he could have tried to sell me on like 50 sq feet but he was just honest and quick. If I ever need something, Lumina will be my first stop.

Wow! Wow! Wow! My place is unbelievably beautiful . In the past I have had nothing but headaches from builders . I am so happy with Lumina's work . Aside from completing the projects to my specifications, I worked directly with a woman named Petra. She took the time to get to know me and help me with aesthetic decisions . She was truly patient with me and deserves an award! I redesigned the bathroom and the kitchen. My experience was a good price and unbeatable customer service . I am looking forward to future projects with Lumina Builders. The are professional , timely , and do beautiful work. I have nothing but good words for this company. If you are renovating , give them a call and ask for Petra. She helped me so much!

We used Lumina Builders in Dec 2016 to install a beautiful aluminum patio cover to which we later added artificial foliage to provide a privacy screen from the neighboring building. Compared with other construction companies, the process of getting the work plan/quote for our project was very easy, professional and done in a timely manner. In addition we were very happy that Joey (the project manager/salesperson) was able to meet us on a weekend. Once we decided to move forward, there was no delay in starting the project and they were very flexible in terms of fitting in with our busy work schedules. Joey was excellent to work with and in constant communication with us throughout the entire process. If ever we had any issues they were quick to address them, and we don't doubt that they will be there for us if ever any issues were to arise in future. We would not hesitate to use them again in future. Thank you Joey and Lumina Builders for making our vision become a reality!

I have a small 1957 home with a galley kitchen and didn't want to bust out walls. Lumina gave me a gorgeous modern updated kitchen. The crew of guys are friendly and efficient and do great work! Martine you rock, always takes the time to answer my questions. I have gone from a bright yellow cookie monster to a black, white, and gold sophisticated lady of a kitchen! Project manager Tal is the man! Responds to your questions quickly and handles anything that might come up. I can't recommend them enough thanks guys everyone loves the kitchen!

I personally had the pleasure of working with the owner of the company, David. His work is impeccable. He is very detailed oriented and provides outstanding customer service. His pricing is the best and beyond fair. His customer service made a remodel smooth and easy. Such a humble man and made my entire experience pleasantful. I would use them again and recommend family and friends.

My experience with Lumina was amazing. Communication, budget, quality, craftsmanship, organization, cleanliness and honesty were superior. Investing into an addition of my home was something I've been wanting for a long time and Lumina was the best choice I could have made. It was a large and scary investment; but their knowledge and own communication for my 100's of questions put me at ease. Highly recommend this team.

We had two major projects done on our house recently by Lumina Builders, one of which was a bathroom remodel and the other was to replace an outdated deck. Guy and his teams are superb contractors and craftsmen, who paid attention to every detail and offered wonderful creative advice as needed. Guy always made sure that we were aware of ways to save money, the most innovative materials and how to make each project look its best. He also kept us posted on scheduling and arrival of the building materials. We are very satisfied with the finished projects by Lumina Builders.

We had a bathroom and powder room remodeled by Lumina builders. Lumina Builders did a superb job on our project. Our project manager, Shon, guided us through every step of the remodel, and his crew was punctual, friendly, professional, and very trustworthy. The crew worked on our bathrooms every day until completion; in fact, our bathrooms were completed ahead of schedule! Thank you, Shon and Lumina Builders. I'll definitely recommend you to my friends & family.

I unfortunately experienced a slow leak behind my fridge, which required gutting all of the interior walls and damaged my kitchen cabinets. After remediation, I talked to a bunch of remodelers (both independent GCs and design+build firms) to try and get everything rebuilt as soon as possible. A friend recommended Lumina Builders to me, and originally, I was leaning toward another remodeling company, but then I got to meet Alon. Talking with Alon, I quickly realized that we would work well together, and his easy-going demeanor meant I would feel comfortable giving him open feedback and raising concerns, should any arise. With the other company, I wasn't able to talk to the person who would be my project manager, and if we ended up not being able to communicate well, the project could've become a major headache. Because this was an unplanned remodel, I had to put together plans and a design quickly. Alon was able to show me examples of products in their showroom, and also came with me to a tile showroom to look at options. He never pressured me to go one way or another, but instead offered helpful insight and advice. Lumina Builders was by no means my least expensive quote, but I decided having a good rapport with the project manager would make up for the difference. We've all heard our fair share of horror stories with contractors, and having someone I could openly communicate with to handle the challenges and take care of set backs was key. The subcontractor on my project ended up being very challenging to work with, and he took a bunch of unfortunate shortcuts, but Alon made sure to find another sub to fix everything. Obviously, it would've been better for it to have been done right the first time, but you take a gamble with contractors, and the difference here is Alon took care of it, instead of me having to start another search again. That, to me, is the biggest differentiator in working with Lumina and Alon. Some general tips I've learned: - Make sure your contractor actually puts up containment before beginning anything else. Mine said he was going to buy some plastic sheeting, so we left him to do his thing, and I came back to NO containment AT ALL, everything demo'd and dust in every crevice imaginable, all over the house and exposed furniture - including air ducts. When he finally put up some sheeting, it was the cheapest, thinnest plastic imaginable. There's no way to avoid some construction dust, but there are definitely ways to mitigate it, especially if you're living there while construction is happening. - Make sure they also protect the floor, if you aren't redoing the floor, before beginning anything. - Avoid Waypoint semi-custom shaker cabinets if your budget allows it, especially if you have a very active family. I don't know if it's quality degradation (still) because of "covid manufacturing issues," but the painted ones come dinged up, with a very thin layer of paint, and I don't feel like they'll hold up as well as my 20+ year builder-grade cabinets that came with the house. So far we've gotten replacements from Waypoint under warranty, but it's annoying and adds unforeseen delays to your project. Regardless, if you're looking for a design & build firm, I highly recommend working with Alon at Lumina Builders. He'll take care of you and help you bring your vision to life. Looking forward to working together on my bathrooms later this year!

We did a fairly major renovation after a pipe burst, and really enjoyed working with Joey from Lumina Builders..........great guy who really cares about his clients, and that they get the best bang for the buck with their home improvement budget. He had great ideas on how to make our concepts into reality, and finished the job on time and on budget. We're very happy with the results, and glad that Joey led the project.

Ella and Nico helped make my dream bathroom come to life! Lumina took my tiny, dated 1978 master bath and transformed it into a sanctuary. This was my major contractor renovation experience. I was apprehensive based on the horror stories I've heard about contract jobs. I did not have any of those problems with this project. Ella, my project manager, explained the paperwork, what to expect, and broke down the costs upfront. I knew what I had to pay for and when, no surprises. Ella and Nico really understood what I wanted, and worked with me on making it happen. Ella really "got" me; together we created a beautiful, spa-like space. Jose and his team of workers were courteous and diligent and the job was finished on time. I had a great experience with Lumina. I will definitely call them when I'm ready to start my kitchen renovation.

Lumina Builders has my unqualified endorsement, as they transformed our never-been-updated 1957 kitchen and bathrooms into gorgeous, functional, light-filled spaces. Now I'm pleased and amazed each time I walk into one of the rooms. Every part of the process, from design to completion, went smoothly. Tamari used my style and color preferences and wish list to develop design plans that looked absolutely stunning in the 3D computer images, so we signed a contract the next day. He made it easy to select countertops, tile, flooring, fixtures, and appliances by shopping with me and steering me to choices he thought I'd like and that would make the rooms look perfect. Plus, he was always available to discuss the progress of the work or answer any questions we had. He'd come early each morning and then was also available by phone or text 24/7. And true to his word, Tamari made certain we were both satisfied with every detail upon completion. Since I tend to be a perfectionist, I was thrilled to work with a contractor who shared my idea of a job well done. The project was completed a week early and did not exceed the contracted price by even a cent. Again, Lumina Builders has my unqualified endorsement.

Update: photos attached. Kitchen and office work. New countertops, floors, and drawing.

Just completed a full condo remodel and I'm very happy to report that Lumina builders delivered everything they promised. My project was completed ahead of schedule in spite of unforeseen delays and a couple change order (Ceiling and floor). Special thanks to Ron, who was the project manager for my project. He provided great communication and updates on a regular basis. He was also very patient in dealing with my tons of questions and was very accessible throughout the process.

David and his team completed a kitchen cabinet installation and the quality and responsiveness of his team was impressive. They arrived early, asked questions, did a thorough job in a very reasonable amount of time. They cleaned up and left the space so much better than when they arrived! Highly recommend.

During this renovation period life is a mess. I am so happy my research on the different companies paid off. I took Lumina to redo my kitchen. It was old, didn't look good and was not in good shape. I was worried that it would be just a "plastic touch up" but they were great, strengthened, repaired and did not miss a detail. Their work was very clean and they were very considerate of my space. Most importantly the customer service was great and reliable. So happy to have chosen them. The kitchen looks great!!!!

I rarely write a review, but since I found Lumina Builders on Yelp and called them because of their stellar reviews, I wanted to share my own experience as well to help someone else looking for the best! When you are looking to do a renovation - it's difficult to know who to trust and who will exceed your expectations. I went through 3 different design consultations before I called Lumina. Meet Ella, "Project Manager Extraordinaire"... Within 5 minutes of her walking through my home , looking through a few pinterest pics of the direction I wanted to go, and discussing budgets - I knew I had found "my person". Ella has a gift! She quickly figures out your vision, and confidently pulls it all together for you seamlessly. This is her genius in life. She is that good. As a project manager - let's just say she is ON IT. She runs a very tight ship, and is always one call a way from handling whatever needs to be taken care of. I didn't have to worry about ANYTHING. Nico ,"The Architect" is the perfect partner with Ella. Between the two of them - they figured every aspect of the remodel. Not only brilliant himself - but just as genuine and authentic as Ella. Now for their team: Benny, Diego, Moses, Jose, and all the others... Each of them is professional, courteous, respectful, and reliable. I love that Ella and Nico have their "own" team they work with. It was like clockwork to watch the process unfold. I was comfortable with everyone that came into our home, and they all cleaned up after the work as if the work and chaos had never happened. They stayed late, worked weekends if necessary, even a holiday to finish the project on time. This is a hard working, focused, and dedicated team. And, YES... the project was finished on time AND on budget. The end result is a home we have fallen in love with again. Although a remodel is anything but fun, the process wasn't as difficult as it could have been due to the expertise and execution on their entire team. I highly and confidently recommend Ella and Nico. If you need help with your vision, design, or simply to execute a remodel - these are your people. Look no further, they will not disappoint!

We recently finished a pretty extensive remodel in our house under the guidance of Nico and Ella as project managers. It included a complete kitchen remodel involving the removal of two walls, the addition of french doors with sidelights, flooring, paint, bar area, vanity in the guest bathroom and an outdoor deck. I wish I had before pictures to show the amazing transformation Nico and Ella were able to attain with our floorplan. Let me tell you, we have spent 4 straight weeks at home with two kids during the Coronavirus Lockdown and we are so incredibly grateful to LOVE our house and the changes made to it! Throughout this entire process, Nico and Ella made it fun and as stress-free as could be. The crews coming in and out of our house were always very kind, respectful and hard working. Ella accompanied us on all our shopping trips to give advice on the different parts of decision making. She and Nico helped my husband and I merge our visions and turned it into something we both absolutely love! Their "concierge service" and super fun personalities made it so we actually enjoyed the remodel. In fact, when I would tell people about our project, inevitably I would hear about their terrible experiences. I always thought, "That's because they didn't get to work with Nico and Ella,". We had so much fun that we feel like we're walking away with two new friends in addition to an awesome remodel. We will definitely be calling Nico and Ella again when we are ready for our bathroom remodel!

Alon and Dor came for an initial consult (master bedroom build, insulation, plus installation of ceiling, sliding door, recess lighting, a/c)--we had a rough idea of what we wanted to do but needed a lot of help to figure out what was possible and what would make the most sense. They gave us some really good recommendations and a clear plan of attack. They were also very clear about the schedule of payments and the work to be completed, so we weren't blindsided by any huge costs. Once the work started, Dor was very communicative throughout the entire process and responded quickly whenever we had questions or things to change. The work was completed very quickly (on the shorter end of what they originally estimated), and we're very happy with the final product. Will definitely be using Lumina again for our next project and highly recommend them.

Thank you lumina builders, and especially you David, for making my dream a reality. Even though I was a pedantic and difficult customer, you knew how to satisfy me and calm me down throughout the renovation process. Must note that phase A to Z was great. Thanks !!!

We worked with Lumina Builders for a complete remodel of our kitchen, master bath, my daughter's bathroom and our laundry room - as well as an adding on a brand new office to our home - and - new flooring throughout the whole house. It was an amazing and wonderful experience! Ron G. managed the entire process and he was just fabulous!! The attention to detail, professionalism, problem-solving, reliability, industry knowledge and contacts, guidance at every step - Ron was incredible, he made this experience enjoyable! He kept everyone on task and on schedule; he came up with solutions when we hit any kind of construction road-block. Ron even provided helpful tools to track project expenses and our budget. We have done other remodels on our home - this was by far the very best experience we have had! I would recommend Lumina Builders without hesitation. Thank you Ron and team!!

Lumina fully renovated our master and guest bath and installed glass tile backsplash in our kitchen. They all came out beautifully as you can see from the attached pictures. Our Project Manager was Daniel D. He is extremely organize, gave really good advice on the design and materials, and great to work with. Daniel was very attentive to the project and was there everyday to check on the progress. If we had issues, he was right on it and was quick to fix it. The foreman on the project were JR and Osmond and they were also very receptive to all our requests. Also, they were respectful of our request for everyone to wear mask at all times. There were a couple of things that I would like to see improve below. I didn't remove a star for them since Daniel was very receptive to fixing them. 1) the clean up and leaving the trash in our side yard, blocking the walkway. We complained to Daniel & JR several times and it got better in the end. However, I found two filled trash bags in our garage after they left the job. 2) there were a couple of days where our master bedroom was very dusty bec they were cutting tiles in the master bath without properly hanging the plastic cover in the doorway. Daniel and JR were very quick to address this and we had our bed and bedroom furnitures covered with plastic for the remainder of the project. Daniel even offered to professionally clean the bedroom if it happens again. There are still a couple of things that Lumina needs to finish (fix shower due to bad part from manufacturer, additional grout in the guest bath & fixing a wood panel around a door) and Daniel have JR coming out tomorrow to complete them. Our experience with Lumina have been very positive overall and we are definitely using them again for future projects.

My husband and I have been looking for a remodeling company to work with for a long time. We eventually chose Lumina Builders because their customer service was by far the best and their online reputation and Yelp reviews seemed promising. And indeed, our contractor Didi was absolutely outstanding! A young, energetic guy, so knowledgeable and professional, you'd think he was in this industry for decades. I have never worked with a contractor who was so upfront and communicative. He emailed confirmations (from his own initiative, without us having to chase or bother him), always showed up on time and made follow up calls precisely as scheduled. When he had crew members bring in the countertop he would call to see how things went and make sure everyone was satisfied. Didi forgot nothing, constantly showed attention to the smallest details and always kept us in the loop. Having dealt with flaky contractors in the past, it was great to know that he cared how we felt every step of the way. Didi's estimate/quote was well-detailed and laid-out. My husband and I understood exactly how much we were being charged and what every item/service cost. There was no confusion. And as several other reviewers said - very affordable. I appreciated that he was willing to make suggestions for cheaper options, since we on somewhat of a tighter budget. Didi put in great effort to find the best cost effective solutions for our home without sacrificing style or quality. We are so happy with the final results, our kitchen is looking amazing, the cupboards and countertops are absolutely outstanding and of great quality. We are definitely planning to have Didi return to work on our bathrooms in the future once we have saved up.

I made an appointment to get an estimate for some remodeling that I needed done. After meeting David, I was amazed at the customer service he provided. He was super knowledgeable and very curteous. All my questions were answered and I feel ready to take the next step to complete my remodel. Thank you David for making me feel secure about my remodel with your company!

Lumina builders built us an amazing kitchen and master bathroom for a great price. Tamari did a great job of designing the kitchen and David ensured the project was completed in a timely basis. We are very happy with the outcome and are enjoying our amazing kitchen and bathroom on a daily basis.

Lumina Builders has handled our home improvements, demolition, and installation of a kitchen and a variety of other projects for me since 2010. Guy and his crew have always been on-time; professional and hardworking while doing quality work in a timely manner. Guy, our project manager has worked with us to provide suggestions and the best solutions so that our home improvement project runs smoothly. Additionally, if there happens to be an issue because of other vendors, they will happily take care of it without making a big deal about it. An example with my kitchen island, the granite cut was too short. The contractors from Lumina Builders sanded down the island end-cap to make certain it would fit properly. From taking care of drywall to full-scale remodeling, Lumina Builders will deliver the absolute best value for your budget.

We hired Lumina for a remodel of our master and guest bedroom bathrooms. Joey Dahan was our consultant. He was very personable and professional and kept us updated throughout the entire process from the initial bid to job completion. He was extremely helpful with design suggestions and made sure all of our needs and concerns were addressed. We would use Lumina again and strongly recommend them to our friends.

Lumina Builders just completed removing a wall between our family & living rooms & we couldn't be more pleased with the process & results. Alon was our project manager & from the moment he stepped into our house for the estimate until the project was completed, he was helpful, knowledgeable & responsive. His communication was beyond all expectations. We weren't sure what direction to go with opening up space in our house, and Alon made great suggestions without being the least bit pushy. He explained the process & associated costs thoroughly. The outcome left our home transformed.The owner, David and the construction team headed by Ros were also fantastic. We highly recommend Lumina without hesitation.

Lumina Builders has just completed a whole house remodel for us. Joey Dahan was a pleasure to work with. Joey very clearly outlined expectations for budget and timeline, and worked with us to adjust and fine-tune both as needed. The weekly meetings during construction were very organized and efficient. Lumina Builders also partners very well with any subcontractors needed to ensure that the same level of professionalism and work ethic is provided. Joey and his team are thorough, and customer-oriented. We enjoyed working with the entire staff and highly recommend them as they are a very respectful and trustworthy company.

100% satisfied and appreciative. We did a complete floor to ceiling renovation in Villa La Jolla. Joey was our project director/manager. I live overseas and we did almost everything on the phone and email. We came in right at our budget and right on time. The design and execution was flawless. I have built a resort on an island and a home as well. Joey was so efficient and very easy to work with. Most importantly Joey took personal care in the project from the first meeting until the final door was installed. Great communication and he even took my mom shopping several times for some of the main components as I was out of the country. I highly reccomend and feel free to contact me regarding this review or company at uluwatuvillas@hotmail.com Sincerely, Steve Levine

We worked with Lumina Builders for a complete remodel of our two bathrooms, which were damaged due to a flood. Our neighbor highly recommended Mr. David Lupu and his company, Lumina, and he provided us with the best estimate. He guided us through the entire process, demonstrating excellent attention to detail, professionalism, problem-solving skills, reliability, and guidance at every step. David and his crew were incredible. All of the Lumina workers were very attentive, polite, and friendly. It was a fantastic experience working with all of them. The two bathrooms turned out beautifully, and the quality of craftsmanship was exceptional. We highly recommend Lumina and plan to use them again for our home improvement needs. Thank you, David, for providing us with such an awesome experience. The Braga family

Lumina contractors was perfect. I have had bad experiences in the past and they restored my confidence in contractors. Guy Madar was the project manager and he supported me through the entire process including design, choosing materials and through construction completion.I never doubted the project would be completed within my specifications and indeed it was. I liked that no subcontractors were used and all workers were employeed by Lumina. The foreman Alder was personable and caring. The whole experience was great. I would definitly recommend them and will use them again.

We now have two beautiful fully renovated bathrooms. Thank you Lumina Builders. Specifically our project manager, Shon Gausner. Shon was very helpful and had many suggestions and ideas, he kept the project moving ahead smoothly and was very patient with us. Thank you again, Jim & Janice

My mother was moving into her rental home as the permanent tenant. The home had aged and was NOT the home she wanted to reoccupy in its current condition. As her eldest daughter and caregiver, it was up to me to locate a builder. After meeting with 3 well known San Diego builders, my mother, my sister and myself decided on Lumina and oh how pleased! I cannot describe how at ease I felt on our 1st meeting with our Project Manager, Ella & Nico. Ella and I sat and discussed my elderly mothers needs for her home for over 2 hours. The conversation was as if we were "family" and I knew we were in food hands. From the very beginning Ella & Nico explained each step and allowed us to "bug" them about every concern. This remodel was not my parents 1st. It was their 3rd, yet my stepdad was always in charge. He passed away in 2016, yet he would have been so proud of the results. When I say the house is PERFECT...I am saying it from the heart. My mom is so pleased and we feel at ease. If anyone wants to contact me or stop by to see the house Lumina Builders turned into a HOME, please contact them to set up a visit. We have another project in the future and you know who we're going to call. THANK YOU for providing Ella & Nico to design my mom's new home.

Lumina Builders completely remodeled my bathroom after I found I had a leak behind the tile. Guy Madar was the person in charge and because I am from out of state and unfamiliar with the places to purchase bathroom items he drove me around to pick out everything from a vanity to flooring. I'm so pleased with the results. Big thanks to Guy and Alder for their professionalism.

Alon (project manager) and his team were incredible. They took our tiny kitchen, cramped dining room, and cut off living room and turned it into a beautiful open concept living area. They also did a great job updating the exterior and adding a laundry room for us. Alon and Lumina did a great job keeping us informed with progress and incorporating minor (and some not so minor) changes we needed along the way. Their initial bid for the project was EXTREMELY competitive with other quotes we’d been given. With the quality of work we saw, there’s no question we made the right decision. We had some issues with subcontractor delays, but Lumina was great. When it’s time for phase 2, we’ll be calling Lumina and Alon. 5 out 5, would recommend.

Tamari and his crew did a great job on a kitchen re-model for us several months ago. They finished right on the mark even though we set out a pretty aggressive timeline to get the job done. We are thrilled with our new kitchen and have enjoyed it immensely. I had a couple new door handles left over that we purchased around that same time (not tied to the re-model) that I asked Tamari to give me a reference to install. He ended up coming out himself and doing it free of charge! I would definitely recommend Lumina to tackle your home improvement needs in the future.

Omer was amazing, great to work with. He made sure everything was done correctly and exactly how we wanted. Very trustworthy , honest and reliable. He and his team went above and beyond, covering every detail. The project was done in a timely manner and they were very thoughtful about cleaning up at the end of everyday. We love our new bathroom! We will definitely be calling them again for our next project. We highly recommend Omer and his team at Lumina Builders.

I needed to add more room in my garage so I called Lumina Builders since their reviews are so good. Omri was set up as my project manager, when he came over to assess the project he was very informative. He went over the entire process of the project. After having many contractors come look at the vision I had for my project I had to sign with Omri and Lumina Builders. Lumina built a 125 sq ft room attached to my garage in about 2 months. During the entire process Omri kept me updated on what they were working on and any issues that arise. I am so thankful I had Lumina Builders do this project and will be contacting soon to remodel my kitchen and bathroom.

Lumina builders helped us out 4 years after our job was completed. They adjusted some flooring that had shifted over time at no charge. They also offered to correct some pealing that happened in a tub that had been resurfaced. Thank you Lumina for going above and beyond!

Lumina worked on our house and did a wonderful job with our kitchen! They were always in contact with us throughout the project. We had Omri as our project manager and he excelled in every aspect. Recommend to everyone!

I had to have an entire main bathroom redone due to water damage. My relatives had recommended Lumina Builders from their own experience. Everything they indicated was true. While not necessarily the least expensive to chose from, their work was impeccable. My project was not as large as they usually do, but they had a nearby one going, so they were willing to work us in. I worked with Ron (Sensitive Information Hidden), the project manager. He was able to get the project completed in time, and within the quoted budget. It was a pleasure to work with him and his crew. Ron communicated about every detail and did not leave until we were all satisfied. Highly recommend this company.

Lumina builders is highly recommended, and very knowledgeable. Quick response and awesome customer service.!

We are very happy with the quality of the work done on our remodel which included the kitchen, laundry room, living room, office and fitness room. The Lumina project manager, Tal Borin, was very professional and responsive. He also brought many great ideas to project which improved the outcome in many areas.

It is such a pleasure to work with Lumina Builders, extremely profesional and their customer service is exceptional, I totally recommend their work.

Can't put I words the amazing experience my wife and I had with Lumina Builders!! David was so professional. We have done a complete remodel of our kitchen , two bathrooms and new tile. He gave us a great deal and the whole process was quick , Clean and pleasant ! My wife is so satisfied ( the most important thing) and were are very happy we found this company . I give two thumbs up and highly recommend !! Thank you David.

Beautiful full house remodel! Tal was commutative and always available. We are very pleased with the end product!

Lumina builders inc have many great attributes from their quality workmanship, timeliness and project management. I had Lumina builders inc remodel my kitchen and bathroom. Cabinets, faucets, new paint everything was done at top-level quality and very professional. Tamari and David are a pleasure to work with. From the designing to completion, they were available to answer all my questions. These guys really do care about their customers. I will definitely be referring friends to Lumina builders inc.

We hired Lumina for a complete master bath remodel after seeing work they did for a friend of ours. Shon was our project manager and was very attentive, was here everyday to inspect project progress, and did everything to ensure we were happy with everything. The crew was great, always courteous, and cleaned up so well at the end of every single day. We LOVE our new bathroom! We would definitely use Lumina for another project and would recommend Lumina to anyone else looking!

We just completed a kitchen/FR/BA remodel with Lumina Builders Inc. and could not be happier with the results! The project manager, Tal, did an outstanding job coordinating the work from start to finish. I think there were only 3 days during the entire project in which we did not have workers in our house moving the project forward; friends and neighbors could not believe, given the scale of the project and the quality of the work, how fast the project was completed. Tal continuously came by the house to check on the progress; he was very hands on and immediately addressed any concerns or issues. We also appreciated that when Lumina bid this project they disclosed their costs up front; their costs were not buried in a total project estimate like the bids some other builders provided. Once the project started we naturally had several change requests, some of which were significant, but we were pleasantly surprised that Lumina was very fair with the additional costs for all of our changes! We were also impressed with the team of workers and their outstanding attention to detail and willingness to make sure we were totally satisfied with their work. The finished result is a credit to their workmanship and skill. The experience was so smooth that we are already thinking of a future project (upstairs) for our house and without a doubt, the only call we will make will be to Lumina Builders Inc.!

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Lumina builders did a fabulous job on our master bathroom as you can see by these photos. Omri Motale was wonderful as a project manager. He was always coming by to insure everything went well. He worked closely with us to make sure the design was exactly what we wanted. Omri is highly knowledgeable about all aspects of bathroom remodeling. I would use this company again in a heartbeat.

Guy, Elder, and Serafin did a fantastic job on my bathroom remodel. Guy was upfront with costs and very easy to work with. They got the job done quickly and efficiently. Guy is great to work with and was easy to communicate with. He was always responsive over email and text. Would recommend checking Lumina out if you are looking for a remodel.

Thank you Lumina Builders! We have a beautiful new bathroom. Guy Madar is the best! He communicated daily and was very responsive to our concerns. He has a great eye for design and we are more than pleased with the outcome!

Great local company! They renovated our master bedroom and bath. Initially I had a different plan in mind but they offered a better idea which provided us with a better floor plan and more space. The tile work was amazing! Beyond that, customer service was great and it seemed as they really cared about our project. Highly recommended!

We had an excellent experience with Lumina. Omer was our project manager, and there from the initial bid through the final touch-ups.. Omer came each day of our project and was very quick to respond to questions and concerns as they came up during the project. The work was done within the time period they promised it would be, and it looks beautiful! We have had a number of contractors over the year, and our experience with Lumina has been the best experience of them all.

We have our dream kitchen thanks to Lumina! David was so helpful and receptive in scoping the project and helping us understand the process. Our project manager Omer was awesome to work with -- he was on site making sure everything was done efficiently and managing snags as they came up. We came with plans in hand, but of course everything changed as construction started (old house with plenty of surprises) and the Lumina team helped us modify as we went. It turned out beyond our expectations. Highly recommend Lumina!

We had our bathroom remodeled. From the time we met David it was a very positive experience. He was very creative, courteous, honest, generous, and respectful. We were very satisfied with the entire group Lumina employees. We highly recommend Lumina Builders for any home remodel, and will absolutely use them again for any future remodel. Madeline & Bob V

My wife and I were planning to do a garage renovation, so we scheduled an appointment with Lumina Builders. I must first say that I went through and actually read all of the Yelp reviews before deciding to make the call. That being said, they were as advertised and as identified here on Yelp. Guy showed up at the house on time. He was thorough with his questions and provided me with ample information regarding the possible execution of my project....and of all the contractors I contacted, he was the only one that actually got up on the roof while doing the survey. In the end we decided that the garage was not something we were ready to do at this time, but I would have given them the job without any reservations.

Ron of Lumina Builders was a joy to work with on our master bath remodel! From the day he arrived to give an estimate to the day of completion, Ron was honest, attentive, responsive, and highly competent. Honest because he never once under estimated costs or hid costs. In fact, that first meeting he didn't even give an actual estimate because he went back to the shop to calculate a real estimate of time and materials. He did not ever say, "don't worry about it" instead he said "let me explain it to you." For me personally that is how I like to operate when I am spending thousands of dollars. I prefer to be told everything in order to make a decision, not depend on an "expert" to tell me what I want, that is attention that I require when working on large jobs. But do not get me wrong, Ron is an expert at his job. He learned about us and our wants and then he delivered on those, just as he promised that he would. He was on the job site several days each week to assess, to ask for our input, and to respond. He hired contractors that were efficient, professional, and friendly. Every worry I had (and I shared them all with him), he addressed until I was completely satisfied. Sometimes that involved re-doing work (I did not like the first 2 paint choices) and sometimes that involved re-figuring how to do something (had to move an already moved ceiling fixture because the new shower door was impacted). All because the contractors were highly competent and would not leave until they were sure we felt confident in the final product. Overall, I could not be happier with the remodel and every moment I spend in my new master bath reassures me that we picked the right company for this job.

We contracted Lumina for an extensive remodel on our duplex in San Diego – two kitchens, two bathrooms, hardwood floor work, window installs and outside painting. Lumina Builders acted as our GC and we were very pleased with their work from design through construction, and with the professionalism and technical skill of our Project Manager, Joey Dahan! All of Lumina’s subcontractors were professional, timely, talented craftsmen. Joey’s hands on management style, creative ideas and professional contacts in the city made the job go smoothly and according to spec and contract. We would enthusiastically recommend these builders for any project, large or small.

I worked with Alon to remodel my small condo bathroom, replacing a nasty old plastic prefabbed tub with a beautifully tiled custom shower. It was somewhat challenging to find people willing to take on such a small job, or to do so at a (by San Diego standards) reasonable price, but Lumina took it on and did so in under six weeks from start of work. There were some hiccups along the way, including some minor delays and a couple of minor fit-and finish issues with the work itself, but Alon either identified those errors himself, and promptly informed me of what delay they'd cause, or immediately rectified them when I noticed something myself. There's no such thing as a perfect contractor, but with Alon we had somebody who was straightforward and honest with us. The end result is a beautiful bathroom that we can look forward to using for many years to come.

Our search for a contractor did not started well with really high quotes then the lower quotes which looked really shady. Placed our search on hold for a while till I found Lumina Builder on YELP! The reviews really helped, they were local too. Called them, David came out and listen to what we went through before. He was on it right away. The price was fair, they are insured, bonded, etc, and our project timeline was honored. David takes care of everything 🙂 He is reachable at all time (text, e-mail, etc) and makes you feel you are the only project going on, Alex, his main contractor knows his stuff... I learn a lot from them too! Would call them up again for any next project in the future. Thank you Lumina! Our kitchen the Fitz kitchen in the pictures above:)

We hired Lumina Builders to do a complete renovation on our large master bathroom. Mor Hanson was our project manager and she did a great job. We met everyday to discuss progress on the project and she was always available (day or night) to discuss concerns as they arose. Mor was very committed to the project and seemed personally vested in making sure the job was done to our complete satisfaction. We did have a few issues that came up along the way regarding the professionalism of some of the crew, but Mor addressed them right away. Overall, we're very happy with our bathroom and appreciate Mor's dedication to making sure it turned out the way we envisioned.

Lumina completed a whole house reno, and it is absolutely stunning. Amazing. But here's the real reason for a five-star. They didn't disappear after the project was over. There was a rather large issue that came up (unforeseen/unanticipated during the reno) but David stood behind Lumina's work and corrected it - even going out of his way to find the original material that was discontinued. This level of commitment is very hard to find in a builder. Highly recommend!

Joey Dahan and his team including Laz and Alex exceeded all my expectations. They were courteous and super clean. I was happily delighted with how little dust there was during the entire project due to their meticulous daily cleanup. The work by the entire team was top notch... cabinet team, tile team, countertop team, shower glass team... they know what they are doing. They had great recommendations along the journey as well. Joey made sure everything was running just fine and communicated perfectly. He knows the industry and the craft and was great to know we were being taken care of. Highly highly highly recommend.

Yesterday marked the completion of our project with the Lumina Builders. It was a big project and we are very happy with the outcome. There are many episodes happened in the process - remodeling is a big daunting work, and you need the best professionals standing on your side. We are very happy that we chose Lumina Brothers as our general contractor (especially Tamari). We started the remodeling project with extensive research on general contractors. We interviewed greater than 10 contractors. Some were expensive, some were rude, some were too good to be true, some said to get back to us in two weeks. When Tamari showed up, we had very good chemistry to begin with. He really took ownership in the project, and when we tested which cabinet / counter top / floor he would like to use, he picked exactly what we were thinking just a day ago - it was amazing. We signed contract right on site. The first thing Lumina Builders impressed us was the speed. While other contractors estimated it need about 2 months to finish everything, Tamari promised to get everything done within 4-6 weeks, and the most time consuming part was to wait for the custom cabinetry. The subsequent events proved their efficiency - it took 1 day to do the demo of kitchen and master bath, installation of flooring, painting, electrical, all happens at lightning speed without compromise of quality. If you are in a situation where you want to move out of rental and move in as soon as possible - call Tamari. They put a lot of folks on site, and they are all very nice and easy to work with. It's very common to have the outcome different from what you expect during the project - nothing is perfect. Tamari's response is always - 'I'll take care of it'. (I can already mimic with his accent now). He rarely argues it can't be changed, but rather, get to fix things right away. I would text him certain things we would like to change, and next morning 8am his guy is already working. For example, there was one tile in the bathroom, the initial installation was a little bit uneven. I told Tamari and he asked his men to replace that piece immediately. It looked nice until one night, we found the color of the replacement tile looked very different from the rest, made it look like a patch at night - but during the day they all looked identical! This is probably because of a manufacture issue, and when I told Tamari he asked his men to change it right away. That tile need to be cut to fit the trim of the door and it's not trivial task, and he never argued. There were many other small things (laundry lists) we asked Tamari to help and he delivered all. We were very happy. Finally - the long story about counter top. When Tamari ordered the countertop we liked, it was out of stock. We really liked that one and Tamari fought with the regional owner and eventually got us a special shipment of the specific stone. Shortly after installation, the stone got a very, very small crack (which is barely noticeable until the stone got heated up around noon by the sun). Tamari immediately acknowledged the problem and stated the replacement process with the stone manufacturer. It was a very, very low probability event and the manufacturer and the installer were both surprised. Eventually he got a brand new replacement for us and we were very satisfied. Finally - remodeling is indeed a big undertaking. We are very happy to have lumina brothers on our side build a place where we could call our lovely home. Give them a call - and I am pretty sure you will love to work with these great people ! 🙂

My wife and I decided to select Lumina builders to gut and renovate our kitchen. Having gone through the renovation of other areas of my home, we know what a process that can be. Having no kitchen would be upsetting; I love to cook and for me the kitchen is truly the heart of the home. Ron and the whole team made the whole process less stressful. Everything they did from start to finish was handled professionally which put me at ease. I love my kitchen and I can't wait to show it off. Thanks again to Ron and everyone at Lumina builders . You are the best! Five stars all around.

I was very pleased with the work done on my new house. My new floors look amazing and everyone who sees them rave about how they look!! They are very professional and did quality work. They finished the work on time and left everything super clean. Thank you so much Lumina Builders for making my house look so wonderful!!!

This review will be a little different since its been 2 years since the project was completed. That is plenty of time to ensure the quality of the work will stand the test of time. We were referred to Lumina (Ron) by my wife's brother who had a master bath remodel completed by Lumina. We needed a complete redo of an older patio home we purchased in Oceanside. Kitchen and bathrooms taken to the studs, several wall and door modifications, all new cabinets in kitchen and baths, new flooring, painting etc. A big job Ron made the whole process very easy by making sure we knew exactly what our cost would be - and exactly what we were responsible to pick out and purchase - Lumina install. It made figuring out the budget very easy. The quote was so thorough that our total cost was extremely close to the contracted price - only a few small change orders that we requested. The quality of the cabinets (Lumina builds cabinets) are outstanding and we still love them 2 years in. We were living out of state when the project commenced with a couple visits mid construction. Ron was very accommodating with our travel schedule and kept us informed via text/facetime/email as needed. All of the Lumina workers we encountered were professional, neat, and detail oriented. So to summarize, Lumina and our project manager Ron were - on budget, on time, high quality, and a pleasure to deal with. Thanks to Lumina for 2 years and counting of our wonderful new home!

We recently had two bathrooms remodeled. Mor and her crew were fabulous. Mor actually shopped with me to help with the design. She was at our job every day -- definitely above and beyond anything I could have expected. They finished on schedule, and when some issues came up Mor made sure that everything was resolved quickly and satisfactorily. I'm delighted with the results and the cost, and won't hesitate to call on Mor when I decide to have more remodeling work done.

I hired Lumina Builders to add a room to my house. I knew from the beginning that the project was very complicated because of the braining was they need to remove and the structural work involved. Because of the value of our house, we wanted a perfect job. The project Manager, Umri and the owner David ran the project very smooth. Everything was done exactly as we wanted it. Their subcontractors were very accommodation and always wanted to make sure everything is perfect. What I liked about the company is the great attention to details and QUALITY. I recommend this company for any project if you really want quality work.

I've worked with Lumina on a few projects now, and have only glowing things to say. I'm an Interior Designer AND also sell custom cabinetry, which makes me a tough crowd. These guys are on their game - extremely efficient, knowledgeable, precise, reliable and they always follow-through on what they say they will do, which I always appreciate, and which makes all jobs go so much smoother. Best of all, they're all upbeat and friendly so they're great to be around.

With a move planned to Pacific Beach, we decided to renovate our existing rental town home -- kitchen, baths -- to full time retirement living. We found Lumina via Yelp and I have to say that the experience has been every bit as good as the reviews here would indicate. The interaction with Tamari has been great as we worked together to plan our project from start to finish. He has provided excellent input and the professionalism and attention to detail is top notch. Lumina offers a variety of quality options depending on your pocketbook, from cabinetry to tile. We highly recommend talking with Lumina to anyone planning a home renovation project. Quality workmanship, follow through, accuracy and customer service are critical in a contractor. You will find all at Lumina.

We have decided to remodel our 50 years old house in stages and we interviewed a handful of companies. We have decided to hire Lumina builders to begin with our master bathroom due to their expertise and good recommendations. Now after the project is done, we can say that we have made a great decision and we are extremely happy with our new bathroom!! Communication throughout was helpful to us as this was our first remodel. We were on the loop and knew exactly what was going on, on a daily basis. Our project manager, Shon, was great to work with and was very responsive to any questions or concerns we had. We are already planning our next project and we would highly recommend Lumina builders to others!

I am a real estate agent in the San Diego area and I constantly have clients asking me if I know anyone I can recommend for remodels. I can say this from experience that Lumina Builders is everything they say they are and more. I have had the pleasure of working with Tamari and his team on numerous projects for various clients of mine ranging from kitchen and bathroom remodels to just recently adding a 1000 sqft addition to an existing home and did a beautiful job! My clients have all been very pleased with the work and have said nothing but great things. Tamari is very professional, reliable and fast! Not to mention the fantastic quality of work and very competitive pricing. Knowing I can trust in Tamari and his company to handle anything my clients ask for gives me a great sense of comfort. I highly recommend this company. Looking forward to more projects! Thanks

We worked with Lumina Builders for a complete remodel of our kitchen, master bath, my daughter's bathroom and our laundry room - as well as an adding on a brand new office to our home - and - new flooring throughout the whole house. It was an amazing and wonderful experience! Ron G. managed the entire process and he was just fabulous!! The attention to detail, professionalism, problem-solving, reliability, industry knowledge and contacts, guidance at every step - Ron was incredible, he made this experience enjoyable! He kept everyone on task and on schedule; he came up with solutions when we hit any kind of construction road-block. Ron even provided helpful tools to track project expenses and our budget. We have done other remodels on our home - this was by far the very best experience we have had! I would recommend Lumina Builders without hesitation. Thank you Ron and team!! --