Yelp

Jacques D. 

San Jose, CA 

5 ***** stars 

8/18/2019 

We just completed an ADU (additional dwelling unit) on our lot with VHB. One way you can tell a project is successful is when at its completion you feel you made the right choice for your builder, among other initial options. The good impression we had at first with Arman was confirmed. VHB was definitely up to the task. Given that we had non-standard demands (insulation, structure), VHB proved to be quite flexible in accommodating our requests and in problem solving situations - both for the main structure and interior design. Their top strength was in their architectural design experience and advices (Robert), and in project management (Mo), while all other aspects of the execution exuded professionalism. The VHB owner followed closely the project, and was hands on. 

If we had some frustration it came from where we did not expect it: the slow processing of permit requests from the city, complex and arcane regulations (in spite of the city vowing to ease ADU construction), and the city clearly messed-up by requesting some changes late in the construction due to fire regulations (closeness to the main home) while they could have caught these at the very beginning on the blueprint when they delivered the initial permit.  VHB proved to be patient, resourceful and accommodating.

Afterward we realized how much our project needed a robust, cohesive and experienced team and VHB turned out to be exactly that.++