We are a general contractor with 15 yrs of experience in remodeling/building
Home Improvements and Painting at Riverside, CA 92507, has a BuildZoom score of 0 and ranks in the top 99% of 336,931 California contractors.
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----SCAM----SCAM----NOT LICENSED!!! Stay away from this contractor. He is not licensed. Will start work on your home and abandon half way through the job. Currently under investigation by the Contractors State License Board. He goes by Lazaro Mak, Mike, MAK Construction. Has an account with Bank of America. Will ask for most of the money upfront. Licensed contractors don't get paid until the job is done. He drives a late model black Toyota Corolla, middle aged bald with a golf-sized growth on this thumb. If you come into contact with this gentleman or company REPORT HIM TO THE CONTRACTORS STATE LICENSE BOARD BELOW:
Southern SWIFT
12501 East Imperial Highway, Suite 610
Norwalk, CA 90650
Office numbers (562) 345-7600