Marrokal Design and Remodeling

Located in San diego, California

Address: 9474 Kearny Villa Rd #205, San Diego, CA 92126, United States

Phone: +1 619-441-9300

Rating: 4.2

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Review 1 (2025-01-03 - Rating: 5)
I recently hired Marrokal to complete a remodel project at my home, and I’m very pleased with the results. From beginning to end, the team demonstrated professionalism, expertise, and a strong dedication to delivering quality work.I want to give a special shout-out to Cristian Romero, our incredible general contractor. Cristian went above and beyond in every sense to ensure the project ran seamlessly. He was always accessible, highly responsive, and proactive throughout every phase of the remodel. One moment that truly stood out was during a significant rainstorm that caused unexpected water intrusion. Cristian didn’t hesitate—he rushed over immediately, climbed onto the roof in the storm, and worked tirelessly to minimize the damage. He then took care of the repairs with remarkable efficiency.Beyond his expertise, Cristian’s warm, friendly, and respectful demeanor made him an absolute pleasure to work with. He skillfully coordinated a variety of contractors over the year-long project, ensuring everything stayed on track. His clear communication about schedules and expectations was invaluable. I couldn’t ask for a better general contractor—thank you, Cristian!The completed remodel exceeded my expectations. Our new living space feels fresh, modern, and perfectly aligned with our style. The craftsmanship is outstanding, and the space has already received countless compliments from friends and family.I wholeheartedly recommend Marrokal to anyone seeking high-quality remodeling services. Their dedication, skill, and top-tier customer service truly set them apart.

Review 2 (2024-10-11 - Rating: 5)
We have just finished our Marrokal project which included a remodeled master bathroom, new flooring throughout our home, and some new windows. We have been very happy with the team at Marrokal. Carol got us on board and set-up. She was extremely helpful and represents Marrokal well. Anne was great in helping us with the design and selections. Frank, shadowed and assisted by Casey, was an excellent project manager. Frank and Casey checked in with us every day, plus they were always available via phone, text and email. We really felt that they had our best interests in mind. They were great at explaining the steps and at keeping everything on track. The contractors and vendors that Marrokal have selected were all professional and top quality. As the inevitable delay or problem came up, Frank and Casey were always on top of it. They knew exactly when, where and how much they could the push the contractors and, equally important, when it wasn’t possible.Overall, we wanted to let you know how satisfied we are with the amazing team at Marrokal. Thank you.

Review 3 (2024-08-21 - Rating: 5)
We are thrilled with our remodeled home! From start to finish through this process, Marrokal has been wonderful and our house looks amazing. Enrique drew up great architectural ideas for us to reimagine our space. The changes he made to our small downstairs bathroom have made the finished space so much more functional. Ashlee our designer was able to really understand our desired aesthetic and never overwhelmed us with too many choices for finishes. Our project manager communicated regularly with us and made sure that all work was completed at the highest level and Jonathan and Alice ensured that we were happy through the whole process.Marrokal contracts with only the best. From our floor installer to our painters, all of the subs were conscientious and professional. They all delivered top-notch results. We may have paid more with Marrokal but we know that this company stands behind their work and we believe that our house would not have turned out nearly as well had we gone with someone else. We are so happy!

Review 4 (2024-05-31 - Rating: 5)
I want to thank the Marrokal team and Mike Centrullo for the beautiful home. Mikes design team from day one with the concept drawings showing how the project would look like to the end results. Mikes team are excellent people to work with. The project manager who overseen the project, to the contractors doing the work are qualified people that know there trade.

Review 5 (2024-05-31 - Rating: 5)
I had the opportunity to contract Marrakol for a project remodel of my home and all I can say is WOW. The remodel came out AMAZING. The attention to detail, the trustworthiness of the Tradesman’s , the professional, and most importantly the follow up. I have been working with FRANK on some follow up items and the company should seriously promote this guy or give him a huge bonus. I have NEVER had a contractor that has the level of follow up, professionalism, and just overall ensuring that the client is satisfied. His level of customer service is unheard of in that industry. Marrakol better do everything they can to keep this guy as service like this just doesn’t exist in this industry anymore. If you are doing a home remodel project, this is the company you need to call. If I had one negative, I would say they need to be in all 50 states, especially Arizona. Then I would be assured my other properties are well taken care of lol 🤣. All in all I am EXTREMELY PLEASED.

Review 6 (2024-03-13 - Rating: 5)
We recently completed a major gut and remodel of our downstairs, including a small addition to open up and restructure the kitchen area and square up a protruding nook. We also replaced all the backyard flatwork and built new pergolas and two decks, one with an outdoor kitchen below. We chose Marrokal because of their beautiful design work and execution, especially their unique blend of contemporary and California. At the end of the day (and every day you live there, for years afterward) that is what is going to matter to you - not how long it took, the battles you had to fight, or how much it cost. Mike Centrullo led our incredible design team and they did a superb job in turning our visions into a stunning plan, even in the middle of COVID. After the hand-off to the construction and project team Mike stayed in the loop, and was there to help when the inevitable surprises occurred.However, we never would have gotten to such a satisfactory conclusion without our project manager Cristian Romero. He was the second PM assigned to us, following debacle after debacle that ultimately resulted in nearly a year delay in our project. Once Cristian came on board he quickly got the project back on track and was always a steadying influence. He managed to balance our needs as clients with the needs of Marrokal’s business and did it in a clear and fair manner. We didn’t always get what we wanted, but when we didn’t the reasons were made very clear, and he was always open to creative solutions. Most importantly, Cristian is extremely competent and a genuinely nice person to work with, and I always looked forward to our meetings. He also brings that rare blend of quantitative and people skills that great project managers seem to naturally have – Cristian proved equally at home with coordinating multiple workflows as he was with wrangling difficult subs and calming pain-in-the-neck clients. With every structure or workmanship problem that cropped up, and with every inevitable fit and finish issue Cristian was always there to make things right.It is often said of complex projects that they will take twice as long and cost twice as much as originally anticipated. This is painfully true, and the supply chain issues post-COVID and rapid price changes did nothing to help. Could we have done this project for less money? Possibly. Would it have been as incredible? Highly doubtful — but if it was, it would have been only at the cost of much sanity, probably my job, and likely our marriage. Thank you Marrokal, we love our new (rebuilt) home!

Review 7 (2021-11-29 - Rating: 5)
Weve used Marrokal for two remodeling jobs on our house. We originally had our entrance and front patio re-done back in 2007 and were so pleased with Steve Walton design and the quality of the work, that we wanted to work with them again to remodel the rest of house this past year.Again, Steves and John Paratores design exceeded our expectations. Our Project Manager, Pete Saridakis, kept us in the loop throughout the construction making the whole process painless. Weve been back in our house for almost 6 months and couldnt be happier with the results.

Review 8 (2020-05-19 - Rating: 5)
Our 2012 renovation would have been a disaster had it not been for Marrokal. While not entirely perfect, they were clear and supportive, with both good and bad news so we could decide with consideration.They stood by us during one of the worst recessions and worked with our financers to bring the renovation to a very happy conclusion.Post build - when we encountered problems, they were always ready to assist and help. Just recently there was a leak on our roof (the portion redone after the renovation) and they were there 6 YEARS after the project to fix it without issue.

Review 9 (2023-08-11 - Rating: 5)
Thank you Mike Centrullo and the Marrokal team for building our ADU! Our minds are at ease knowing that when the time comes, we have a beautiful and safe home to age in place. Shout out to Pete Saridakis for being an awesome project manager!

Review 10 (2019-09-19 - Rating: 5)
Very competent at project planning and execution. Has a panel of quality contractors/tradesmen but is open to using others suggested by client, and also flexible in that it will adjust pricing if separate arrangements are made by client directly. Tended to follow the projected timeline largely, although there were inevitable delays at various points, not unexpected with a moderately large project and the need to coordinate multiple tradesmen. Expensive, but needed by us since the project was largely conducted while we were only available remotely.

Review 11 (2020-03-07 - Rating: 5)
We got amazing plans from architect Steve and we were do impressed with the ideas and suggestions that he presented. Complete redo of the kitchen area and after 3 months we were amazed by the finished product. John , Jensen snd of course Petr were all amazing!

Review 12 (2024-07-13 - Rating: 4)
The first month or two planning our remodel was really exciting, working with Steve and his architect and designer! Also the new project manager, Cristian Romero, was friendly and responded quickly to our concerns! As I suppose there are with any remodel, there were highs and lows. Being a year out, most of the lows are in the rear view mirror and we enjoy our remodel - expanded kitchen, enclosed porch, extended living spaces! The house feels like a new home every day! Some of the challenges were with subcontractors output not as professional as the Marrokal team itself, difficulty accommodating some of our change requests, missed items during handoff from planning team to execution team and not identifying obvious remodel adjustments during the planning phase. If you are able to have everything thought of and covered during the planning stage, you should have a smooth result, or else stay on top of the work daily, and I think youll have a best outcome with Marrokal. I would like to give a 4.5...

Review 13 (2024-06-29 - Rating: 5)
So pleased with my remodel. Turned out better than my expectations. Couldnt be happier. I recommend Marrokal!!!

Review 14 (2024-06-19 - Rating: 5)
Frank Balistreri is amazing! Marrokal remodeled my parents home about 7 years ago. It included creating an ADA shower for my dad. Well dad passed and the shower was never used. Now that my mom is aging we tried to use it and there was no water pressure! I called Marrokal and was blessed when Frank was assigned to the job.Frank got everything fixed, new pipe, replastered, and painted at no charge to us. Marrokal stands by their work and it went very smoothly thanks to Frank Balistreri!! When I remodel, I’m using Marrokal!!

Review 15 (2017-07-05 - Rating: 5)
The Solana Beach Chamber of Commerce is proud to have Marrokal Design & Remodeling as a member and appreciate all they do for the community!

Review 16 (2024-05-30 - Rating: 5)
Best design, and quality work. Best customer service. They are with us through all the steps of our remodeling.

Review 17 (2024-05-30 - Rating: 5)
Great company. Marrokal cares about their clients. Highly recommend.

Review 18 (2024-05-30 - Rating: 5)
Thank you ,for the opportunity to work with this GREAT COMPANY

Review 19 (2021-06-06 - Rating: 4)
Carol is very professional and helpful and excited about her work!

Review 20 (2022-11-16 - Rating: 5)
A Great Remodeler in The North America Region...

Review 21 (2017-05-01 - Rating: 4)
Good design teams

Review 22 (2020-01-09 - Rating: 5)
Nice offices

Review 23 (2025-01-08 - Rating: 5)
My whole remodeling experience was a pleasure, not a nightmare as I’ve heard many describe of theirs. I think that is primarily because of Marrokal Design and their competent , efficient and creative employees. Particularly Craig Jones, Pat Duffy and Ashlee Zimmmer, who deserve a majority of the credit for making this beautiful remodel happen!!!! Thank you to everyone involved in this project that actually finished before “on time” and required me to be out of my home for only 5 months!! Bravo to project manager Craig Jones, for all his hard work and energy keeping the trades on time/schedule even during the busy holiday seasons! Even with all the “unexpected” AWA’s required to finish the project!I just love everything about my “new” 40+ yr old house!!!Thanks so very much,Cynthia Horvath