How long does a driveway project take?

It depends on the size of the driveway, the materials and the site conditions. We give you a clear schedule before work begins and keep you posted if anything changes.

Can you replace my old driveway, or only build new ones?

Both. We remove and haul away old surfaces, fix the base underneath if needed, and build the new driveway in its place.

What materials do you work with?

Concrete, pavers and stone, among others. During design we walk you through the options and help you pick what fits your home and budget.

Do I need a permit for hardscaping work?

Some projects do, depending on scope and local requirements. We handle permitting as part of our process.

Will new hardscaping help with drainage problems?

Often, yes. We grade surfaces and plan runoff as part of the build so water moves away from your home instead of pooling.

Remodeling Services in San Diego

We just finished having our kitchen remodeled by Lumina Construction. Do not hesitate to use them! I was very concerned about getting an honest competent contractor. We interviewed several companies but felt comfortable with Lumina immediately. Now we have a small kitchen and that went for our budget too. However, we were always treated as if we were the only and the largest project they had. David was our main contact and he coordinated everything until his first baby was born. (Congrats!) During this time Tamari stepped in and our project was seamless. Everyone who worked on our kitchen was top notch, especially Angle. He is a perfectionist with hanging the cabinets, and was so persoable it was as if he was part of the family. Everyone was courteous and respectful. This company is honest! When reviewing our contract for the final payment, Tamari noticed an error in our math, which would have cost us extra money. He pointed this out right away, recalculated the correct amount. We are thinking of redoing our master bath, we will be calling Lumina with no hesitation.

Mindy B.

We used Lumina Builders to create a 'fireplace wall' in our new home (stacked stone from floor to ceiling with electric fireplace inset below and inset for mounted TV above). We had a FANTASTIC experience and HIGHLY RECOMMEND using Lumina Builders. I showed Tamari a picture of what we envisioned and he mapped everything out with precise detail (including some design features that made it look even better than the picture I showed him). He made sure every tiny detail was taken care of. Lumina REALLY cares about their work product. When the foreman, Sean, was doing an inspection of the final product, he saw a detail that he didn't think was just perfect and insisted on having that piece re-done. They communicated well throughout the project and finished ahead of schedule. The end result is amazing - even better than we thought it would be! These guys really are pros - very knowledgeable, and incredibly nice to work with as well!! A+++++!

Kimberly H.

I am only writing my review to give other people looking for a contractor fair input to my experience with Lumina. I don't want to write a book, but there are several examples from my experience to give them 1 star. I had a master bath demo and rebuild and from the start Mor seemed great and had all of the details taken care of. The only issue upfront was the quote she gave me in person was not accurate-she called a day later and added $1,500 more to the job cost. Not sure if this was their way of getting me to agree to work with them, or if she doesn't have enough experience to quote accurately. Either way, I went with them because they could start soon and I was tired of meeting with contractors to get quotes. The process was pretty straight forward and the biggest warning I have is about the quality of work and effort put in the staff. I was told several things that were not accurate throughout the job. For example: I was told they painted everything, however it was crystal clear one part of the ceiling was not painted yet-you could see the old paint lines and different colors around the vent. Also, I when they were almost finished, I found stains on the new tile and was told by Carlos that they came that way-not the case. They 'cleaned' the glossy tiles with the wrong chemical and caused the stain. After a few uncomfortable conversations with Carlos, Mor, and even the owner-who raised his voice and used foul language, they agreed to fix the issue. This caused another week delay to completion, but they did make it right. Then I found 2 very small tiles that were the wrong ones installed on the floor-not sure how someone could cut and install the wrong tiles when they just tiled the whole floor in different tile. Again, they had to come back and finish the work-another delay. Overall, the biggest issue is again the quality of work that was completed. Everything from light switches being installed wrong to not filling in old holes. They also did a terrible job of cleaning up the job. The grout causes a haze, which is normal, but also much easier to clean the day of. Since they didn't clean it correctly, I have spent 3 weeks trying different chemicals to clean the haze myself. Not a fun process and not what someone should have to do after paying a company to install tile. Overall, it is your choice to use whoever you want, I just want to give fair warning for anyone doing research to think twice about using Lumina. Your experience might have been better, but for me, this was a not a good experience. Maybe if you have the time to watch their every move and inspect the work daily, they might be a good idea. For me, you get what you pay for and it looks like I paid a lot of money for a headache and bad work.

S S.

We recently moved to our house and noticed that there was a leak in the master bathroom shower. We called several contractors to get an assessment and price estimate and we decided to go with Lumina Builders Inc due to their great customer reviews. They were professional and easy to work with and did an outstanding job fixing our shower! I highly recommend them and would use them in future projects in the house.

Karina V.

My wife and I were planning to do a garage renovation, so we scheduled an appointment with Lumina Builders. I must first say that I went through and actually read all of the Yelp reviews before deciding to make the call. That being said, they were as advertised and as identified here on Yelp. Guy showed up at the house on time. He was thorough with his questions and provided me with ample information regarding the possible execution of my project....and of all the contractors I contacted, he was the only one that actually got up on the roof while doing the survey. In the end we decided that the garage was not something we were ready to do at this time, but I would have given them the job without any reservations.

Sam B.

We recently had two bathrooms remodeled. Mor and her crew were fabulous. Mor actually shopped with me to help with the design. She was at our job every day -- definitely above and beyond anything I could have expected. They finished on schedule, and when some issues came up Mor made sure that everything was resolved quickly and satisfactorily. I'm delighted with the results and the cost, and won't hesitate to call on Mor when I decide to have more remodeling work done.

Judy H.

With a move planned to Pacific Beach, we decided to renovate our existing rental town home -- kitchen, baths -- to full time retirement living. We found Lumina via Yelp and I have to say that the experience has been every bit as good as the reviews here would indicate. The interaction with Tamari has been great as we worked together to plan our project from start to finish. He has provided excellent input and the professionalism and attention to detail is top notch. Lumina offers a variety of quality options depending on your pocketbook, from cabinetry to tile. We highly recommend talking with Lumina to anyone planning a home renovation project. Quality workmanship, follow through, accuracy and customer service are critical in a contractor. You will find all at Lumina.

Dave C.

We selected Lumina Builders to remodel our small galley kitchen. Our project manager, Mor, was exceptional...she regularly communicated with us throughout the 4 week project and consistently responded to our emails/texts/phone calls right away and took action, regardless of the issue. The work crew, Martin and Anthony, were professional, respectful, and courteous. Stephanie, who coordinated the building of our cabinets, provided excellent service working with us to get the custom cabinets we wanted. Voldemort, who installed the quartz countertop, was also excellent in his attention to detail and his commitment to doing a quality job.

Jamie B.

My husband and I met Lumina Builders at a home show in downtown San Diego September of 2017. When we looked them up on Yelp, they had lots of great reviews and we scheduled an appt with them. Joey showed up and spent 2 hours with us to discuss the remodeling of our house. We wanted to remodel our entire kitchen and two bathrooms, knock down 3 walls to have an open concept living room/kitchen. We also changed the flooring of our entire house in addition to painting the entire house, added recess lights in living room, kitchen, and one of our bedrooms. At the end of this project (and this being our first experience with a contractor), we were very pleased with the work. Joey is very reliable and responsive to text messages, phone calls, and emails. He likes to work with his clients when issues come up and resolves them. In addition, he beat the schedule of this project by 50% (finished it in 2.5 months). This included his crew working during Thanksgiving and Christmas weeks. We highly recommend Lumina Builders and especially Joey for any remodeling. This is one trusted contractor company that you can rely on and have a piece of mind that they get the job done.

Sara N.

David is the boss. He is relatively young, ambitious and works very hard to make sure his crews get things done. It is clear to me that his business will mature into a highly successful one. His bid was lower than my other two bids. The work was begun and finished expeditiously. He kept on top of everything, and had good ideas, and excellent staff, including a great wood worker and a very fine electrician. My wife and I almost adopted him. You can not go wrong with Lumina. The single negative was that one of his workers, while competent, was not exactly a perfectionist, to be kind. We had to ask for a substitute eventually. But, on the whole, David has a first class operation, and we highly recommend him for work such as our master bedroom expansion project.

Hal V.

Wow! These guys really do deserve a 5 star review. After wasting hours (make that days) with Home Depot and their "recommended list" and almost giving up on getting some quality home remodeling done, I searched one last time and found Lumina. They do high quality work, expeditiously and at a reasona...

Ron G.

Needed a roof repair. Oh my, what a pain....NOT!!! Showed up on time to give estimate. Was able to scheduled quickly-within a couple of days. Work performed as promised.....easy process all around. So much so that I hope the other half of my roof leaks soon!

Jeff M.

I wanted to get quotes for fabricating and installing countertops in a kitchen and two baths. I had been emailing sketches with dimensions, pictures and a list of supplied materials to contractors for ballpark quotes. Lumina would not give me a quote without coming to the property. The two sales ass...

Tracy I.

David is a very professional guy and a great person to work with! I recently did a big job with him and everything was smooth and a joy. He knows what he's doing and I am sure we will work together in the future. Thanks for being a joy to work with David!

Omer S.

I used this company to convert a third floor kitchenette into a master bathroom in the condo we just purchased. We moved from out of state, so didn't know anyone for recommendations. Used Lumina's Yelp reviews to decide on them and wasn't disappointed! Someone arrived every day on time to start work...

Melissa B.

Last November, I called Lumina Builders for my master bathroom modeling, after seeing their ad on the home improvement magazine. Mor, the project manager, came to my house. She provided her idea of the new layout and her idea was actually what I had in mind. A couple of days later, Mor brought the c...

Ting C.

You can't do any better than Lumina. I've had 3 different contractors rated from -5 to +4 and now Lumina at a solid +5. David the owner came over to look at the deck rebuild we wanted to do. In July, another of his people had quoted us a price and he wanted to verify what was to be done. He agreed t...

MARK M.

I made an appointment to get an estimate for some remodeling that I needed done. After meeting David, I was amazed at the customer service he provided. He was super knowledgeable and very curteous. All my questions were answered and I feel ready to take the next step to complete my remodel. Thank yo...

Zee G.

Guy is a blessing. He mentioned things that I didn't even notice and pointed out other things that I again had not noticed. He is patient and understanding and a wonderful representation of an amazing company. As an average peorosn it is easy to overlook small details and safety concerns and Guy poi...

Jessica F.

Our bathroom remodel project was professional managed from initial cost quote through completion. Our Project Manager/Consultant, Ron Gauzner, was most pleasant to work with and accommodating to our needs. He patiently explained various facets of the project from the onset and immediately provided a...

Ivo P.

We hired Lumina Builders to do a kitchen remodel on our hundred yr old house in north park, after researching many companies. They did major structural and foundation work, rebuilt walls and a roof, in addition to the final interior work. We worked closely with the project manager, Mor, who was fabu...

Chad D.

CRAZINESS!!! I tried to set up and ESTIMATE and was told both my husband and I need to be present - seriously - schedule around three calendars and have two people miss work to get an estimate?? They would not set up appointment otherwise. Just ridiculous.

S M.

Had 3 bathrooms remodeled and could not be happier. Very professional and easy to work with. My personal recommendation, if you chose to use them, is to request Mor as your main contact. She is the best person I have worked with when dealing with contractors. She will treat your job as if it is her ...

Howard U.

Navigating the complex world of San Diego renovations can be a daunting task, riddled with building regulations and bureaucratic hurdles. Our team is here to simplify the process with our exclusive approvals system.

Permits

Enjoy our Morena Blvd showroom, where you can handpick all the materials required to make your dream home a breathtaking reality. Our skilled designers will collaborate with you, ensuring every detail is just right.

Design

This is the phase where our designs and dreams come to life. With constant communication, your project manager will keep you informed on progress, swiftly addressing any concerns or questions along the way.

Construction

It’s time to celebrate – Mission Complete! We’ll do a final walkthrough with you to guarantee that every detail meets our top-notch standards and that every item on the project plan has your approval. The road to your dream home starts now. Get a quote from one of our home improvement experts.

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