Your home looks better from the street. That matters when neighbors drive by, when you pull into the driveway after work, and especially when it’s time to sell.
The siding holds up against San Diego’s coastal weather without warping or fading in two years. Your windows actually seal properly, so you’re not cranking the AC to compensate for drafts. The stucco doesn’t crack after the first winter because we prepped the surface correctly and used materials rated for this climate.
You’re not calling us back in six months to fix what should’ve been done right initially. The work is finished when we say it’s finished, and you approved it during the final walkthrough. That’s what 16 years in exterior remodeling looks like when the same crew handles your project from start to finish.
We hold both B general and C33 licenses in California. We’ve been doing exterior remodeling for 16 years across San Diego County, and we recently made a shift that matters to you: we stopped subcontracting out the work.
When you hire us, our seven-person crew shows up. Same people, same standards, same accountability. You’re not dealing with a rotating cast of strangers who may or may not show up tomorrow.
Lemon Grove homes deal with specific challenges—coastal moisture, salt air, temperature swings. We select materials like James Hardie fiber cement siding because it’s engineered for HardieZone HZ10, which is exactly where you live. That’s not marketing talk. That’s knowing what holds up here and what doesn’t.
First, we walk your property and talk through what you want done. You’ll get a written estimate that includes labor, materials, surface prep, primer, paint, cleanup, and disposal. Everything’s listed upfront—no surprises later.
Once you approve, we schedule the start date and protect your property with plastic sheeting and quality masking materials. Our crew handles demo, prep, installation, and finishing. If we’re installing siding, we’re repairing any underlying damage first, adding moisture barriers where needed, and making sure every piece is level and properly fastened.
We don’t consider the job done until you do. You’ll do a final walkthrough with us, and if something’s not right, we fix it before we pack up. You’ll have our one-year workmanship warranty plus manufacturer warranties on materials. If you need us after that, you can still reach us—we’re not going anywhere.
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We handle siding, windows, stucco, exterior and interior painting, gutters, and carpentry. Roofing’s not our thing, so we don’t pretend it is. What we do, we do well.
Siding installation means removing old material, inspecting and repairing the substrate, installing proper flashing and moisture barriers, then putting up your new siding with correct spacing for thermal expansion. For coastal properties in Lemon Grove, that prep process is more intensive—we’re dealing with salt damage and moisture issues that inexperienced contractors skip.
Window replacement includes full removal, checking the rough opening for rot or damage, sealing it correctly, installing the new window, insulating gaps, and finishing the interior and exterior trim. Stucco work involves repairing cracks properly (not just filling them), applying the right number of coats, and matching your existing texture.
If you’re military or a senior, you get 10% off. It’s our way of giving back to people who’ve already given plenty.
Check the California Contractors State License Board website. Enter the contractor’s name or license number and you’ll see if their license is active, what classifications they hold, and if there are any complaints or disciplinary actions.
We carry both B general and C33 painting licenses. B general means we can handle the full scope of exterior remodeling projects. C33 covers all our painting work. Both require passing exams, proving experience, and maintaining bonds and insurance.
Don’t just take someone’s word for it. Verify it yourself in about two minutes online. If a contractor hesitates to give you their license number, that’s your answer right there.
When a general contractor in Lemon Grove uses subcontractors, you’re dealing with people the contractor hired, not employees they trained and manage daily. Quality varies. Scheduling gets complicated. Accountability gets murky when something goes wrong.
We use our own seven-person crew for every job. They’re trained on our standards, they know our processes, and they answer to us directly. If you have a question or concern, you’re talking to someone who’s actually accountable for fixing it.
That consistency matters when you’re halfway through a project and realize the stucco texture doesn’t match, or the siding corners aren’t lining up correctly. Our crew fixes it immediately because they’re the ones who did it. You’re not waiting for a subcontractor to come back when they feel like it.
Siding replacement typically runs higher for fiber cement than vinyl, but fiber cement lasts decades longer in coastal climates. Window replacement costs depend on size, type (vinyl, aluminum, wood), and whether you’re upgrading to energy-efficient models. Stucco repair can range from small patch jobs to full re-stucco depending on damage extent.
San Diego County construction costs run higher than national averages because of labor rates, material costs, and stricter building codes. But exterior projects consistently deliver better ROI than interior remodels—especially in markets where homes sell in 14-18 days like they do around here.
We give you a detailed written estimate before starting. You’ll see exactly what you’re paying for: materials by brand and type, labor broken down by phase, prep work, cleanup. If your project scope changes, we discuss it and adjust the estimate before doing the extra work. No surprise charges when we hand you the final bill.
Your contract should list the specific work being done, materials being used (including brands and grades), start and completion dates, payment schedule, and warranty terms. It needs to state who’s responsible for permits, inspections, and cleanup.
Make sure it includes a detailed scope of work so there’s no confusion about what’s included versus what costs extra. Payment schedules should be tied to project milestones, not just dates. Never pay the full amount upfront—that’s a red flag.
Our contracts include all labor, materials, surface preparation, primer, paint, cleanup, and disposal. We spell out our one-year workmanship warranty and the manufacturer warranties on materials like siding and windows. You’ll know exactly what happens if something needs fixing after we’re done. Everything’s in writing before we start, so you can review it carefully and ask questions.
Salt air accelerates corrosion on metal components. Moisture from marine layer causes wood to rot faster and paint to peel sooner. Temperature fluctuations make materials expand and contract more than they would inland.
Lemon Grove sits close enough to the coast that you’re dealing with these issues. That’s why we use James Hardie fiber cement siding—it’s specifically engineered for HardieZone HZ10, which accounts for your climate conditions. It won’t rot, warp, or get eaten by termites like wood siding.
For painting, we spend extra time on surface prep for coastal properties. That means removing salt buildup, repairing any moisture damage, applying proper primers, and using paint formulated to resist mildew and fading. Contractors who skip these steps might give you a lower bid, but you’ll be repainting in three years instead of eight. We’d rather do it right once than have you call us back to redo it.
Siding replacement on an average home takes one to three weeks depending on size and complexity. Window replacement might be a few days for a handful of windows, or two weeks if you’re replacing every window in the house. Stucco work depends on how much surface area we’re covering and how many coats are needed.
Weather affects timing. We can’t apply certain materials in rain or extreme heat. We don’t rush work to hit an arbitrary deadline if conditions aren’t right—that’s how you end up with failed paint jobs and improperly sealed windows.
We give you a realistic timeline upfront based on your specific project. Our seven-person crew stays on your job until it’s complete—we’re not bouncing between five other projects and showing up randomly. You’ll know when we’re starting, what’s happening each phase, and when we expect to finish. If delays happen, we tell you why and when we’ll be back.
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