"We decided to add on a master bedroom, bath, laundry and exercise room totaling 850 sq. ft. and remodel 300 sq. ft. to create a kitchen greatroom. SCHIRS referred us to Greg for architectural drawings. He was really terrific to work with and we liked his ideas. He was very flexible and fulfilled our wish that the addition match both the look and the construction elements of our existing house. Seeing his plans unfold has been very exciting, the house came out great, and we would absolutely use SoCal Home Improvement again."

- James, Communications Executive, Pasadena

“I contacted SoCal Home Improvement when a co-worker said she’d had a good experience with them. I had purchased an older house in Studio City, which needed a new roof, chimney, and windows. I also wanted to have some exterior drainage work done, replace a bathroom, do some electrical work, and spruce the house up where it needed it. I was on a tight schedule because I needed to move in relatively quickly. SoCal Home Improvement referred me to three contractors and said they’d refer more if I wanted. After meeting with all three, I picked my top choice, who turned out to be terrific. He was responsive, helpful and reliable. The entire job went very smoothly. It finished on schedule and on budget, and looks great! I couldn't be more pleased. Since then I’ve returned to SoCal Home Improvement for referrals for other needs. I’ve hired another one of their contractors to do a stucco repair. They've also referred me to a craftsman for a plaster art restoration. I couldn't be happier.
(P.S. Penny’s starting to feel like a personal friend, not just a smart business connection.)"

- Lora G., Studio City

“I had a rotted exterior wooden stairway to replace and needed a structural engineer, plans, permits and a builder. The job required demolition, foundation, masonry, concrete-and-rebar, carpentry, stucco and plaster patching, painting and welding. I got the help I needed through SoCal Home Improvement. The contractor I selected gave me an excellent price for replacing the stairway with a new steel one and he delivered high quality work on schedule and in budget. He always kept me informed, returned phone calls, and maintained a positive, helpful, “can-do” attitude. The job site was kept neat and the final product is excellent. I couldn’t be more pleased.”

- Dick M., Engineer, Pasadena

“We own an English Tudor style home (white stucco and brown cedar trim) and before we could move forward with the painting we wanted to do, we found we had termite activity in some of the wood. When I mentioned this to one of my friends, he recommended I call SoCal Home Improvement because they could refer me to qualified (and more importantly, quality) contractors to do the work. I was sent 3 termite inspectors and all of them were professional and qualified. Each of them came by on a timely basis, surveyed what work had to be done, and provided estimates. I chose one and they did really quality work and actually had great follow-up and great customer service. I could not have been happier. “

- David D., West Los Angeles

“Your service is a huge GIFT to me. Up to now trying to get a qualified person to do a professional job at my house has been a nightmare. Every time something would go wrong, I would become very nervous and agitated knowing that the terrible “hunt” would have to begin all over again. But now, all I do is dial you! Within a week I am usually meeting with a wonderful person who is excellent at his work, and who actually wants to do the job! I am very impressed.”

- Bonnie Henry, Pasadena

"The service found me a skilled contractor to build a staircase. I'm very selective when it comes to quality and who comes into my home. Eric was a great referral for me. Also, the heating and air conditioning man they referred saved me $5000 over the contractor I was going to use."

- Rob F., Financial Planner, Pasadena

"I called So. Cal. Home Improvement because I needed the hardwood floor in my family room refinished. They referred me to a contractor who was a third generation hardwood floor specialist and took great pride in his craft. Joe brought me many many samples, was more patient than I could believe, and really listened to my concerns. He worked so hard to get me just what I wanted and the job came out great. I've already asked him to install a new hardwood floor in my master bedroom, bathroom and closet."

- Emily S., Business Owner, Altadena

"The tile man S.C.H.I.R.S. referred did absolutely beautiful work in my bathroom and he was easy to work with."

- Howard S., Physician, San Marino

"I was so pleased with the heating and air conditioning man the service referred. He's the only one I'll ever use again."

- Jill T., Altadena

“I called my electrician who’s been working for me for decades and found out he’s retired. He referred me to another electrician. That one told me I need to replace my service panel. He gave me an estimate for $3150. I called SoCal Home Improvement to get a 2nd opinion and they connected me with an electrician who met with me and said my current panel is fine and it’s safe, that everything is tight and fitting. He said if I decide to sell or refinance my home that I will then need to revisit a panel upgrade but that for right now everything’s fine. I’ve been saved more than $3000.”

- Randy Gray, Sierra Madre

"The service found me someone who was perfect for patching my plaster. He did a great job, was nice and efficient, and his price was very reasonable. They saved me all the time and hassle of shopping for a contractor. It was great."

- Peggy R., Homeowner and Travel Agency Owner, Pasadena

“I came home and my sliding glass door was shattered. I was leaving on a trip at 5am the next morning and needed someone to give me a good estimate and get the glass replaced. I was going to be gone for a week and then home for just one day before leaving the country for 3 weeks. I called So. Cal. Home Improvement Referral Service and got an excellent person who took care of this and met this very restricted time frame. The contractor was incredibly professional and clean. He arrived on time, was courteous and did an excellent job at a fair price.”

- Howard G., Healthcare Consultant

“We recently noticed the smell of gas when using our fireplace. The Gas Company inspector determined we had a slow leak in the on/off valve. We called a well known fireplace service company that had done good work for us previously. After a 15 minute inspection their service person informed us the repair would take about one day and cost $800. Given the amount of money involved I decided to get other bids. It was my good fortune to contact So. Cal. Home Improvement and they referred me to a reputable service provider for this specific concern. The company representative arrived at the appointed time and spent about 30 minutes in the living room and under the house. When he was done I asked how big a job he thought it would be and he informed me he felt pretty sure he had fixed the problem by tightening a connection. But, he said, I should ask the Gas Company to check it again. I did just that and the Gas Co. rep said the problem had been solved.
The capper to this story is that when I asked the contractor what I owed him, he said that because all he had done was to cinch up the gas line a bit, there would be no charge! How about the travel time and the 30-minute service call? No Charge! What can I say except I am now a big fan of his…….not just because he didn't charge me but because of his integrity and thorough-going knowledge as a professional. A big 'thank you' to SoCal Home Improvement for putting us together.”

- Patrick Dunavan, Writer, Producer & Director

"I used So. Cal. home improvement referral service starting with a painter who did an excellent job in my rental unit. I then used one of their handymen who designed, built, and installed a fence to keep skunks out of my yard, repaired my deck, and then did other jobs for me, too. I also used the service for an arborist to trim and cut my trees and a roofer who replaced my roof properly and kept my property clean throughout the project. I have been so happy with this service that I call no one else."

- Donis P., Retired Professor, Highland Park

"Bill couldn't have been nicer and he did an excellent job on my bathroom upgrade. He met me at the store and helped me make some great decisions. He installed everything, without leaving a spot on my designer wallpaper."

- Esther G., Arcadia Realtor for 28 years

“I was preparing my condo for sale and needed my carpet repaired. There was a hole in it near my entryway (where my housekeeper had accidentally dripped some bleach). I had extra carpet and figured it could be patched. The carpet guy who came to my home first, worked hard to up-sell me. Even though I’d explained I was selling my place and didn’t want to spend a lot of money, that I just wanted a patch, he insisted it would be best for me to have new carpeting installed. He insisted ‘no’, and would not give me an estimate because he had to consult with the experts at his company. When I finally received his estimate it was for stretching & patching, for $550. I was appalled. I was about to give up, throw a rug over the area and risk what disclosing this upon the sale of my place might mean, when I thought of SoCal Home Improvement and called them. They connected me with a carpeting contractor who came out the next day and did exactly what I wanted for much much less than I expected to pay. The hole was patched, he found another little hole I hadn’t seen and patched that, too. It was amazing. In a matter of minutes my whole problem was gone.”

- Karen J., Los Angeles

“I called Penny because of a broken window blind. I apologized for calling about something so minor but my need was responded to as if it were as big as a remodel. Then, later, I had a problem with my main water line. I’m particularly cautious about plumbers because I’ve heard stories about unscrupulous ones who dig up lines needlessly. The contractor they sent, like the first one, was respectful of my property, walked me around and showed me everything, explaining along the way. He asked me to watch the video taping of the line as it was being done so I would understand my situation and get all my questions answered. My 3rd call to the referral service was for an inspector and he, too, was really thorough, clean (he wore gloves), and respectful. It’s been a win for me now 3 times in a row. What I really like about the service is I don’t need to worry, it’s just so easy to pick up the phone and know whatever it is will be taken care of right, without any stress.“

- Jerry Cohen, CPA, Certified Divorce Financial Analyst