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September 2022 by Dave C.
Mike is the ultimate gentleman contractor, one of only a few in LA that truly put the customer first. Even in the crazy inflationary market of the past year, he worked tirelessly to deliver a good price - when costs were increasing weekly - and source materials. He was around often during the job to check on progress and ensure that the work was done to our satisfaction. He was diligent in ensuring all of the punch-list items were completed at the end of the job. We’ve had only one rain test so far, but I’m confident the roof will last for years. This isn’t the first work Mike has done for us and I’m certain it won’t be the last - I just trust that he’s going to do a top quality job.
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September 2022 by Tim K.
I had my kitchen redone by Mike at MF Construction about two years ago and was NOT happy with the results. I’m posting now because of a newly discovered problem. The reasons Electrical: My wife wanted a better kitchen, but all I wanted was a dedicated circuit for the microwave. The old kitchen wiring did need to be replace, (it cost us $6,800 for one room) and electrician said we needed an upgraded electric panel to 200amps at a cost of $3,800. 1. The electrician did NOT put the dedicated circuit for the microwave. Literally the only specific thing we requested of him. 2. With just a little bit of research I found we did NOT need the upgraded panel, which would have cost $3,800 PLUS almost $1,000 more to move some waterpipes away from it for code reasons. I called Mike and asked him why they said I needed one. He had the nerve to tell me that I was the customer and should know to ask more details. I told him that HE was the contractor and we hired him to help us navigate the process. As a homeowner, how am I supposed to know about electrical details? He begrudgingly took the item off the contract, and we stuck with the existing panel 3. The electrician refused to install our stove’s exhaust hood because someone in the past accused him of scratching theirs. Mike and a couple of laborers “installed it”, but the chimney, the piece that goes from the hood to the ceiling, wasn’t attached and was bent in. I fixed that myself later 4. Upon me writing my first negative review, Mike begged me to take it down and set up an appointment for the electrician to come over. I explained about the dedicated circuit and the electrician said the outlets were evenly split between two different circuits. I said I understood, but I wanted the microwave on its own because when the toaster oven was on, and you tried to use the microwave, the power drained and the microwave slowed. The electrician said, “Just run the cord to that other outlet”. I didn’t want a big black cord would be running across my new counter, I wanted a dedicated circuit. He then RAISED HIS VOICE while pointing to each outlet, “One, Two, One, Two, One, Two!” Mike stopped him and asked what it would take. They said they needed to rip out part of a wall, and would take days. Then the electrician again said, “But why, just run the cord across!”. His voice was louder this time and I demanded he leave and not yell at me in my own home. He kept arguing and I had to again ask him to leave…I was feeling unsafe at this point…but asked again, for a third time and Mike finally lead him out. As he stomped down my drive way he was yelling back at me that I was ignorant and to never call him again. This last part is all on my security cameras. Plumbing 1. We purchased an under-sink water filter and I asked him to hook it up for us. The entire installation consisted of attaching an adapter, that’s it. Anyone can do it, but since the plumber was just installing the valves, I asked if they could do it. Mike said it would be an additional $60 to $100. I was stunned. He said they would go ahead and install it and I could pay him after. I told him no, I would take care of it…I was livid. The plumber was much nicer, and said it was no problem and would only take a minute to do it and to not charge me General 1. When Mike had the crew move my fridge out, they marred the side of it. Luckily for us it was on the counter side. At the end they went to my garage to move it back in and kicked over a glass patio candle, spilling oil over the floor and shattering the glass. 2. Within a couple of weeks, the paint on the cabinets cracked and the doors didn’t line up. Mike did send someone out to fix that. NEW PROBLEM Today, September 15, 2022, I found a new issue. I tried to turn off the water to my sink and the valve isn’t working. After less than two years I am now forced to hire a plumber to come in an replace it with a quality one. How bad does a valve have to be to fail so quickly? After getting the cabinets fixed, and having Mike tell me he was sorry and because of some medical issues he let the qual
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September 2022 by Tim K.
AVOID. I had my kitchen redone by Mike at MF Construction about two years ago and was NOT happy with the results. I'm posting now because of a newly discovered problem. The reasons Electrical: My wife wanted a better kitchen, but all I wanted was a dedicated circuit for the microwave. The old kitchen wiring did need to be replace, (it cost us $6,800 for one room) and electrician said we needed an upgraded electric panel to 200amps at a cost of $3,800. 1. The electrician did NOT put the dedicated circuit for the microwave. Literally the only specific thing we requested of him. 2. With just a little bit of research I found we did NOT need the upgraded panel, which would have cost $3,800 PLUS almost $1,000 more to move some waterpipes away from it for code reasons. I called Mike and asked him why they said I needed one. He had the nerve to tell me that I was the customer and should know to ask more details. I told him that HE was the contractor and we hired him to help us navigate the process. As a homeowner, how am I supposed to know about electrical details? He begrudgingly took the item off the contract, and we stuck with the existing panel 3. The electrician refused to install our stove's exhaust hood because someone in the past accused him of scratching theirs. Mike and a couple of laborers "installed it", but the chimney, the piece that goes from the hood to the ceiling, wasn't attached and was bent in. I fixed that myself later 4. Upon me writing my first negative review, Mike begged me to take it down and set up an appointment for the electrician to come over. I explained about the dedicated circuit and the electrician said the outlets were evenly split between two different circuits. I said I understood, but I wanted the microwave on its own because when the toaster oven was on, and you tried to use the microwave, the power drained and the microwave slowed. The electrician said, "Just run the cord to that other outlet". I didn't want a big black cord would be running across my new counter, I wanted a dedicated circuit. He then RAISED HIS VOICE while pointing to each outlet, "One, Two, One, Two, One, Two!" Mike stopped him and asked what it would take. They said they needed to rip out part of a wall, and would take days. Then the electrician again said, "But why, just run the cord across!". His voice was louder this time and I demanded he leave and not yell at me in my own home. He kept arguing and I had to again ask him to leave...I was feeling unsafe at this point...but asked again, for a third time and Mike finally lead him out. As he stomped down my drive way he was yelling back at me that I was ignorant and to never call him again. This last part is all on my security cameras. Plumbing 1. We purchased an under-sink water filter and I asked him to hook it up for us. The entire installation consisted of attaching an adapter, that's it. Anyone can do it, but since the plumber was just installing the valves, I asked if they could do it. Mike said it would be an additional $60 to $100. I was stunned. He said they would go ahead and install it and I could pay him after. I told him no, I would take care of it...I was livid. The plumber was much nicer, and said it was no problem and would only take a minute to do it and to not charge me General 1. When Mike had the crew move my fridge out, they marred the side of it. Luckily for us it was on the counter side. At the end they went to my garage to move it back in and kicked over a glass patio candle, spilling oil over the floor and shattering the glass. 2. Within a couple of weeks, the paint on the cabinets cracked and the doors didn't line up. Mike did send someone out to fix that. 3. THEY DIDN'T INSULATE THE OUTSIDE WALL! What GC doesn't do that? We're in SoCal and good insulation can save you hundreds in AC costs in the summer. NEW PROBLEM Today, September 15, 2022, I found a new issue. I tried to turn off the water to my sink and the valve isn't working. After less than two year
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June 2022 by Lisa W.
Mike and his team helped us fully update and remodel a dark and dingy 1970s ranch house into a beautiful contemporary home for our family. His team (Melvin, Luis and others) were professional, respectful and prompt. Mike is an honest and straightforward contractor who is super responsive and will show up at the job site almost every day to make sure things are done right. I'm sure we'll work with him again in the future.
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March 2022 by H C.
The adage "You get what you pay for" rings true with MF Construction. When we were in the market for a general contractor to build our two-bedroom/two-bath ADU in San Marino, we interviewed several general contractors. Mike Maman of MF Construction was one of them. Mike showed us several of his projects as well as his own custom home. We were extremely impressed with the end results. After reviewing several competitive bids, we selected Mike because of his 40+ years of experience in building high-quality homes. During the construction of our ADU, Mike was just a text or phone call away. He kept us informed of upcoming events and visited our job site almost daily, sometimes more than once a day. He was present at all 12 of the City inspections. Every step along the way, we noted the high quality of materials Mike uses from the Ganahl lumber to the thick insulation and roofing paper to the copper pipes and shower hot mop, and mold-resistant drywall. Mike uses materials which meets or exceeds code requirements. Everyone on Mike's team is extremely skilled in his/her craft, many having worked with him for decades. Mike is old school and does not take any shortcuts. Along with high quality construction and materials, Mike is extremely efficient. Our ADU was completed in four months, as promised. Progress was made every day. From the rough work to the finishes, Mike scheduled his team members just in time which resulted in an extremely efficient and smooth workflow. Mike builds with his heart. His passion is infectious which inspires his team members to do their best work. The results are evident in the finished product. Our neighbors and friends are extremely impressed with the quality and build of our ADU. If you value a well-built home and appreciate attention to detail, you will not be disappointed with Mike Maman. You WILL get what you pay for with MF Construction.
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February 2022 by Hunter C.
The adage “You get what you pay for” rings true with MF Construction. When we were in the market for a general contractor to build our two-bedroom/two-bath ADU in San Marino, we interviewed several general contractors. Mike Maman of MF Construction was one of them. Mike showed us several of his projects as well as his own custom home. We were extremely impressed with the end results. After reviewing several competitive bids, we selected Mike because of his 40+ years of experience in building high-quality homes. During the construction of our ADU, Mike was just a text or phone call away. He kept us informed of upcoming events and visited our job site almost daily, sometimes more than once a day. He was present at all 12 of the City inspections. Every step along the way, we noted the high quality of materials Mike uses from the Ganahl lumber to the thick insulation and roofing paper to the copper pipes and shower hot mop, and mold-resistant drywall. Mike uses materials which meets or exceeds code requirements. Everyone on Mike’s team is extremely skilled in his/her craft, many having worked with him for decades. Mike is old school and does not take any shortcuts. Along with high quality construction and materials, Mike is extremely efficient. Our ADU was completed in four months, as promised. Progress was made every day. From the rough work to the finishes, Mike scheduled his team members just in time which resulted in an extremely efficient and smooth workflow. Mike builds with his heart. His passion is infectious which inspires his team members to do their best work. The results are evident in the finished product. Our neighbors and friends are extremely impressed with the quality and build of our ADU. If you value a well-built home and appreciate attention to detail, you will not be disappointed with Mike Maman. You WILL get what you pay for with MF Construction.
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May 2021 by Carey R.
I recommend MF Construction without hesitation for any and all of your home remodeling needs. Mike and his team did a beautiful job! They exceeded our expectations in performance, outcome, attention to detail, and timeline. From the start of the project to the finish, the team showed up every single day, even on some weekends. They stayed late when necessary to keep the project on track and worked tirelessly to ensure our satisfaction. Mike, Melvin, and the team are exceptionally clear communicators. I always knew what was going to happen next with the project. They checked on the team's progress and my satisfaction frequently. Mike was kind and patient with both of my elementary-aged children. Their bedrooms got a complete redesign and overhaul and he treated them just like customers, giving them input and ownership into the process. Thank you so much, MF construction! We could not be happier with our "new" home!
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December 2020 by
MF Construction's work was exquisite, tasteful and impeccable. So happy with the attention to detail Mike and his team gave my projects, not to mention that they were on budget, to the dollar. Which is pretty unheard of in a job of this size and detail. A contractor like no other, truly. A definite long term company for all our upcoming home projects.
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October 2020 by
Not sure where to begin to tell you how happy we are with our new kitchen. Mike and MF Construction transformed our 1970’s kitchen into a kitchen you would see in a magazine. We interviewed a few contractors, however; when we met Mike we knew he give us what we wanted. After signing the contract, he opened the doors to his home to show us the quality of his work. Let me tell you, he does AMAZING work. From demolition to the final finishes Mike was there inspecting, and watching over his workers to make sure everything was perfect and exactly what we wanted. He met me to assist in picking the flooring, cabinets, and fixtures. He was honest and made sure that we got the best quality product for the best prices. Our project took approximately 10 weeks and would have been finished sooner, but one of the workers was injured off site. Mike and his crew move fast and efficiently and they even work weekends and holidays. Mike worked was honest and worked with us on price when we encountered a few unexpected costs. Mike is honest, efficient, and he works hard to make sure his customers are happy with the finished product. We believe he built our kitchen as if it was his own. We appreciate all that Mike and his workers did for us and we would definitely hire Mike and his team again.
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August 2020 by
After interviewing several candidates, my wife and I made the brilliant decision to hire MF Construction. Mike is a friendly, honest and forthright guy and a pleasure to work with. He made sure we understood the cost and scope of the work requested, and when changes were required, he always made sure we were happy and that everything met our expectations. Mike’s employees, Daniel and Omar, showed up on time every day and were consistently polite, respectful and friendly. From roofing to framing to painting, their work was exceptional, and completed within the promised time frame. Mike checked in almost every day to supervise. However, any time we had questions, he was easy to reach by text or phone. Our job involved custom work to preserve a midcentury home. Mike took special care to ensure that the work matched the architect’s original design. We couldn’t be happier, and definitely plan to use MF Construction again.
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August 2020 by Matthew O.
After interviewing several candidates, my wife and I made the brilliant decision to hire MF Construction. Mike is friendly, honest and forthright and a pleasure to work with. He made sure we understood the cost and scope of the work requested, and when changes were required, he always made sure we were happy and that everything met our expectations. Mike's employees, Daniel and Omar, showed up on time every day and were consistently polite, respectful and friendly. From roofing to carpentry to painting, their work was exceptional, and completed within the promised time frame. Mike checked in every day to supervise. However, any time we had questions, he was easy to reach by text or phone. Our job involved custom work to preserve a midcentury home. Mike took special care to ensure that the work matched the architect's original design. We couldn't be happier, and definitely plan to use MF Construction again.
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February 2020 by
I am very happy with my kitchen remodel - I was quite concerned about budgeting, because I'm aware these projects grow too big fast -- and i had a very fixed budget. They did a great job, and were on-time,, flexible and helpful. I'll probably use them for a bathroom remodel in a few months.
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October 2019 by
My Wife and I were fortunate to hire MF Construction. Mike's employees Luis, Jose and Mario showed up every day at 8 AM sharp and exceeded our expectations for every aspect of the project. Mike inspected the job-site everyday and was available by phone at all times. Mike and his crew take pride in their work and are highly skilled and efficient. Everyone that worked for Mike was extremely trustworthy and I would hire MF Construction again without hesitation and highly recommend Mike and his Company
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September 2019 by Erik J.
This is my second project with Mike from MF Construction and design. The first project was a minor interior remodel, which I was super pleased with MF and the outcome. Given the success of the first project, I reached out to Mike to see if he could help with my wall leaks from these last rains. He came over and assessed the issue, explained what he found and the process to repair it. Given my previous experience, I signed. As expected, the project was started right away and was completed in a reasonable amount of time. The best summary I can give is that Mike does what he says he is going to do, when he says he is going to do it, at the cost of what he estimated. Bumps do occur in any project, but when they do Mike explains the issue and gives options. I will be using MF Construction in the future. He is not the cheapest, but if you value quality and the level of partnership he brings to his projects, the cost is worth it in the long run.
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September 2019 by
We used Mike and MF Construction a couple of years ago to remodel our kitchen. Everything went smoothly then, and we still love our kitchen, so when it came time to convert our garage into an office we called Mike. We are just as happy this time. Mike listened to our plans and made suggestions. He asked good questions to make sure we were going to get what we wanted. The main workers on our job, Luis and Jose, were great. They are very experienced and were easy to talk to and ask questions. Mike would come by just about every day, and and check on the progress, and fill us in on what to expect.
