Energize Builders

We recently had the pleasure of working with Energize Builders on our kitchen renovation, and we couldn't be more thrilled with the results. From start to finish, the experience was nothing short of exceptional, and much of that can be credited to the professionalism and dedication of Alik, the lead contractor.

Our journey began with an initial meeting at our condo, where Alik immediately set the tone with his calm, patient, and highly professional demeanor. From the start, it was clear that Alik was not just another contractor.

He was a true expert who genuinely cared about delivering the best possible outcome for us. He took the time to listen to all our concerns, providing thoughtful, clear explanations to ensure we fully understood every step of the process. His attention to detail and willingness to answer our many questions made us feel confident in our decisions.

One thing that stood out about Alik was his outstanding communication. We always felt in the loop, as Alik quickly responded to emails, usually within a few hours. His responsiveness was especially appreciated, considering our busy schedules and the challenges of coordinating everything around work. Because we were often only available on weekends, Alik was incredibly flexible, accommodating our need for meetings outside regular work hours. We spent time together selecting materials, reviewing design plans, and discussing every detail, ensuring we were completely aligned on our vision for the space. His patience throughout this process was remarkable. No question was too small, and no detail was too trivial.

Alik's professionalism extended well beyond just the planning phase. Once the renovation was underway, he coordinated seamlessly with Juda, the project manager, who continued to uphold the same level of professionalism and responsibility. Juda was an absolute pleasure to work with. He kept us updated regularly, communicated project timelines clearly, and was always transparent about any challenges or adjustments that arose. Thanks to Juda's detailed planning and constant communication, we felt prepared and in control every step of the way. The team's ability to manage the logistics and the finer details gave us peace of mind, knowing the project would stay on track and be completed to our high standards.

Ultimately, we couldn't be happier with our decision to choose Energize Builders. After meeting with five other renovation companies in Santa Monica, it became clear that Alik and his team stood out for their expertise and genuine commitment to customer satisfaction. The result is a stunning new kitchen that has transformed our home in function and aesthetics.

Every time we step into the space, we're reminded of how much care and attention went into the project.

Review of Roof Contractor Alik Konovalenko:
The contract consisted of the following:
1. Reroof the entire house, approximately 1850 sq feet, not including the garage. The work included hauling out all the resulting trash.
2. The roof includes a relatively flat area which leaked during rain before this work. Stopping this leakage was extremely important. This area is roughly 150 square feet & situated in near the center of the house. This area houses two sky roofs which were replaced with new ones as part of this contract.
3. Install rain gutters with appropriate number of drains on all sides of the house, except the south side.
The work started around 08/13/2024 & completed around 10/14/2024.

At the beginning of the project, there were some problems in communication and doing the work the way we had agreed. For example, I had asked Alik to not use our North side neighbor’s driveway to carry out the debris from the roof, to which Alik & the demolition foreman had agreed. The workers, in this case 3 or 4 non-English speaking guys, drove the truck to the neighbor’s driveway causing some minor plant damages. I could not communicate with them but was able to have them move out the truck. Ounce I talked to Alik and/or foreman, they restored the order and we had no major problems afterward. Throughout the project, Alik responded to problems and tried to improve the situation.
For the relatively flat portion of the roof, Alik used material called “Touch Down” which is normally used for commercial buildings according to Alik. I give a lot of credit to him for using it, nobody I talked to suggested this material. We can’t claim complete success yet because we have not had any rain to test. But we did ½ hour water test with a hose with lots of pressure and we did not observe any leakage. Good sign.
The entire work took about 2 months to complete. This is few weeks more than what was verbally promised but I have no major schedule complaints.
Overall, I think the project went relatively well, the workers applied themselves diligently and cleanup was OK.
I would hire him again, especially if the leakage in the flat portion of the roof is completely eliminated.