STS Construction

Our multi-​unit building had a major balcony construction project and we found STS Construction after a Unilocal search. Their customer service is top-​notch. We found them to be extremely prompt and responsive in their communications with us, throughout the entire project. They showed up when they said they would, they completed the work they said they would, and completely cleaned up after themselves. They were also helpful in speaking with our engineers, architects, etc. We definitely would (and have) recommend STS Construction.

I was looking for someone to do our crown molding and base boards. I left a message for STS and within 20 minutes had a call back. Unfortunately, that is not something they do, but they were able to recommend a person that they work with regularly. I really appreciate that they took the time to get back to me and help me with my project even though I wouldn’t be patronizing their services.

We have worked with STS two times because STS is honest, is communicative, has good subcontractors, and do nice work.
(1) Several years ago to completely remodel our newly bought home. Everything went very smoothly — coordination with various subcontractors, timing, communication about any issues. Change orders were few if any. The subcontractors were also great– showed up on time and did the work nicely. The work was good– everything is still a-​ok years later.
(2) We recently had a slow leak in the very dated bathroom of our old condo which we now rent out. Todd and Jylene came within a day or 2 to talk about a bathroom remodel. Todd did a temporary fix the next day and explored for any damage. In a few more days, the work started. From start to finish the project took slightly more than a week (The old bathroom was demolished and a functional shower for our tenants was in within days. Tiling and walls and some new shelves took a few more days.). Tenants were pleased with the work and the way the work was conducted (workers showed up on time, cleaned up at the end of the day, etc).
Friends have had remodels go poorly (overbudget, numerous change orders, delays, subcontractors not communicating, etc.) and have had to argue with their general contractors over all sorts of things. No such drama at STS.

You’ll definitely want to consider STS for your next home construction/​renovation project!
When our long term tenant gave us her 30-​day notice, we knew we needed to do some serious interior remodeling and we wanted it done fast so we could get it back up for rent! I started with Unilocal.After contacting several contractors and not yet finding a good fit, I finally found STS on my 3^rd Unilocal search.
Todd and Jylene came out within a couple days to take a look at the project and then they presented their bid in person that same week. Todd was also able to bring his painter and his HVAC guys to the job site so that they could accurately bid on the work as well. They knew we were in a hurry to get started on the project and that the project would fit into their schedule. I appreciated this extra planning effort on the part of STS. STS based their bid off a scope of work that I had drafted in addition to the walk-​through. It basically included all the work to gut the existing place down to the bare walls (or studs in some rooms like the bathroom and kitchen) and the bare foundation floor (to expose the foundation for some repairs), handling of permits, re-​wiring and replacing electrical outlets and switches, installing central heat and air, installation of all new bathroom and kitchen fixtures, cabinets and appliances, new doors and interior painting throughout.
As with any/​all construction projects, there were a few hiccups along the way. Todd handled them well. The first issue was the potential asbestos in the originally flooring. He called me to let me know he already had a contractor in mind to do the specialty work, that they could do the work quickly and what the additional cost would be. I appreciated how he already had a company in mind and had done the research about schedule and cost before presenting the solution to me. This is just one example of how change orders were handled.
One of the most important things to me (and one of the main reasons why STS won the work), is how well everyone communicates. Todd, Jylene and Kari were all easy to reach via text, phone or email. And, it’s all very personable… I felt very comfortable asking questions and we even had some great friendly banter between us all at the end. This made it much easier to coordinate materials needed on-​site (a lot of the cabinets, applicances and fixtures we elected to provide ourselves) and any other project details as they came up. For most of the project, I felt like we were all part of the same team and that’s refreshing when you consider how other contractors can be.
I also like how early Todd likes to get started on the project. He would let me know when to expect him and his team… and they were there right when expected. He has very good relationships with his sub-​contractors (his plumber was great) and, at the same time, works with you if you need to discuss details with any of them.
I’d love to say that there were no change orders on the project, but that’s tough to do on any construction project, especially one that was as fast as ours. But, I will say that Todd did a great job of letting me know about change orders as they showed up, including items that would improve the house that weren’t in the scope originally (e.g., the wall was bowed in one location).
We typically saw a bill with progress payments and the change orders that happened near the middle and end of the month). They even let us carry over the last progress payment a week or so since it was so close to the end of the project. And, they stand by their customers! Todd even answered a text message question I sent him on a Sunday after the work was completed.
Overall, the permitted renovation of our 900sq ft rental home took about 8 weeks with only a few days «off» and we are extremely happy with the final product. Thanks to everyone at STS, especially Todd, Jylene and Kari. It was a pleasure working with you all.

These guys did an awesome job on our bathroom. They worked within our budget and were completely honest and upfront about everything. Will definitely use them again.

Even though STS was not the right company for the job we needed done, they were extremely helpful in helping us find the right materials. I forgot the name of the place I was told to go and Todd called me back with the name. Like I said, extremely helpful and selfless. Not too many companies around that can say that. Thank you! !!!

STS is the real deal. From the planning stage to the final details they are professional and caring. We hired them to put in all new Milgard windows, a new hardwood floor throughout the house, and remodel the kitchen in our just purchased fixer-​upper home where nothing had been updated since it was built in 1977. (We hired them to remodel a bathroom in our prior house and it was stunning when finished).
The windows are beautiful, the floor perfect, and the kitchen divine. Steve (newly retired) and his son Todd manage to keep their workers and «subs» the same on every project because they treat them with respect. Each one was a true professional who was perfectionistic about getting the details done right the first time. Isaac, who does a lot of the hands-​on work is a hard worker and very capable. Each worker or sub is expected (and does) clean up the job-​site at the end of each day and respects that this is our home, not just a work-​site. STS does not ask for money (other than a down payment) until each phase of the work is completed. Kari, in their office, does a wonderful job of keeping track of payments made and due.
Having never been through a kitchen renovation before, we didn’t know what to expect. Todd and Steve went out of their way to help us every step of the way. They are old-​fashioned quality people who work hard and seem to enjoy what they do.
We are so proud to show our friends and family the quality work that they did on our home. We wouldn’t hesitate to call them back for the next project and already have recommend them to others.

STS Construction rocks! Me and my wife used them to repair our 1^st floor after we had water damage from a washing machine overflow.
We interviewed a few contractors, but liked them the most. We liked the fact that they’re a family business and they really seemed to care about their work. They had workers that specialized on each task versus some other companies who try to have one guy do all the work. This really helped the quality come out top notch
They were very honest and we felt comfortable leaving them in the house while we were out. All the workers were very friendly and on time. They actually ended a few days ahead of schedule and the downstairs looks like new! They did a wonderful job and we highly recommend them to anyone!

Gotta love Unilocal!
After interviewing several contractors to build us a huge deck addition, we decided to go with Steve and Todd from STS. They were prompt and professional, answering our questions and offering suggestions, but not pushy.
Shortly into the planning stages, we discovered SD County now requires enormous lumber for fire safety, but this was going to put us way over budget. Steve and Todd patiently sat down with us and a calculator, and we figured out how to get the majority of what we wanted and still stay within our original budget.
We had a few hiccups along the way, misunderstandings mostly due to lack of communication (we should have assumed less and asked more questions) but in each case, Todd worked it out as best as he could.
They kept the construction site as clean as possible during the whole project, which I really appreciated, with kids and pets around.
Everyone has heard horror stories of contractors who rarely show up, drag a project out for months, and the work ends up much more costly than agreed. If you go with STS, this will not happen to you! Todd and/​or Gavin came every day, and on the few occasions something unexpected came up, we were notified as to the cost involved.
We are very happy with the quality of work of STS, the professionalism of the subs they use, and their overall «let’s make it work» attitude. We would highly recommend them to anyone needing a good, reliable contractor.

Just an update:
We were so pleased with the first bathroom we decided to have the guest bathroom remodeled. I tell you they are awesome. You can give Todd a plan and he actually talks it over with you. (This is not the case with some other contractors.) Todd has a creative idea for getting things done. Gavin is a one man crew he can break things down and build them back up in a day. He even saved some expensive tiles I was going to use on a different project. Thanks Gavin. The whole crew is professional and friendly. I cannot tell you how pleased I am with STS Construction and their level of service.
You guys are Rock Stars!
Part 1:
Jobs not done yet, but I just wanted to say how pleased I am with the professional friendly service I have received so far. It was agreed that work would start at 7AM. Todd and Gavin were at the house on time! The work started right away with them staging the area to keep the mess in one area. The work continued and I was consulted every step of the way. I will admit that I was a little nervous to have a wall taken, but they made it a good experience. Todd even cleaned up the dust from the floor. The larger space is great and tomorrow they come to finish the ceiling. WOW!
Part Two: Ceiling texture and paint. Again I was pleasantly surprised. I wanted a special paint, but after we discussed the finished look their suggestion was the winner. They took down everything, did the job and put it all back together again. WOW! Amazing.
Part Three: Shower tear out and replacement. Todd promised 3 days. On Tuesday Gavin tore out the old fiberglass shower and placed boards where they were needed for the hot mop. Wednesday morning the shower was hot mopped and the board was placed on for the plaster. I was a little nervous because I have always used backer board. Todd assured me the treatment he had planned was much better. I am looking at the shower now and I am so impressed. I have a wall of plaster with very neat 90 degree angles. You bet it’s better than backer board! The quality of the work is awesome. Now I am waiting for Monday when the shelves and niche will be put in and the tiling can begin.
Thanks Todd, Gavin and all the employees that helped to make our project painless.

STS took my aging new home from the 1970’s to the 21^st century. They redid the floors, ceiling, doors, windows, did all painting on the walls in an efficient and reliable manner. I was very pleased with the quality of their work and also the care the team took to complete his job expertly. Small corrections with doors after the carpet was installed was not a problem for STS to return and reconfigure the door height. All work is done with a smile, you can tell this team loves what they do. I have recommended this company many times over with excellent results. I will call on STS in the future for all my construction needs.

STS just finished our new kitchen and I couldn’t be happier (see before and after pictures). Our renovation was a complete gut job and rebuild, but I never felt «out of the loop» with Steve and Todd. There was never a day where I was left to wonder, «what happened to everyone?» Todd always kept me informed as to the schedule, and they were there pretty much every day so we never felt like there was another job that was more important. The sub-​contractors (tile guys, plumbers, etc.) were all punctual, polite, and clean. No cigarette butts and loud music. In fact, they were all very respectful that this was our home they were working on. They always cleaned up at the end of the day.
Our job was a bit more complicated because for the backsplash behind the range, I wanted to use some tile that I had rescued from the previous kitchen, and I also wanted to do the painting myself and they worked with me as far as scheduling, etc. I designed the kitchen myself and they brought it to life beautifully. It looks like an Italian country house, which is exactly what I imagined!
Their bid was competitive, but the good thing is, they give you a budget for each portion (i.e. a certain amount for tile, a certain amount for granite, etc.), and if you can save money in one area you may be able to splurge in another and still stay on budget.
Bottom line: Steve and Todd are very professional, and want you to be happy. I did A LOT of research of each firm we met with and at the bidding stage we met with two big construction firms and their bids were too high, and we met with three smaller firms. We are so happy we went with STS.
Oh and, I liked Gavin (who works with Todd) and Kari the office manager!
They finished the job ahead of schedule AND under-​budget! We will be using them again for the next phase of our home renovation!

They were very professional, knowledgeable, flexible, and priced competitively.
We have a 1912 Craftsman house and hired STS to turn the center portion of our attic into a fully finished room. They came over and gave us some ideas and options on what was possible and realistic in our price range. The project included installing insulated walls, vinyl flooring, electrical outlets, lighting, skylights, and pull down stairs for easy access. Per our request, they even built in a workbench, an opening to access to rest of the attic, and installed shelves. They communicated clearly with us throughout the project and stayed on schedule. Whenever I had a question or concern, it was treated with respect and responded to immediately. The work was also very unobtrusive; they worked around our schedule, were on-​time, and cleaned up everyday.

STS Construction is the best! I had them do the build out for my new store front six month ago and they did an amazing job. It was nice to feel comfortable while they were working inside my home away from home. Todd and Steve had really great ideas to utilize my space best. Their finish work was perfect and they finished the work on time.
I highly recommend them!

STS Construction is the best!
Last summer we had both of our bathrooms remodeled and crown molding install throughout our home. The bathrooms are beautiful, a year later we are still thrilled at how great they look. The crown molding work is some of the best I have ever seen. They left the job site spotless everyday and actually finished ahead of schedule on one of our bathrooms and the other one right on time. The cost was reasonable and you couldn’t ask for a more professional group. I would recommend STS Construction to anyone!

Easily the best! I recently added a bathroom to my home in La Mesa. This was the first time I used their services and I would recommend STS Construction without hesitation. From the day the estimate was done to the minute I paid for the sevices, there was a level of service and communication I never though exsisted. The price was exactly what Steve first quoted and the finished product is top-​notch! It looks like it was part of the original house!