What Sherman Oaks Homeowners Say About Rowan Construction Group Sherman Oaks
Reviews in construction carry weight because the work is permanent, expensive, and lived with every day. We don’t ask for testimonials until the job is finished, the final walkthrough is done, and the photo record has been delivered. The feedback below comes from homeowners in Sherman Oaks and nearby neighborhoods who had a specific problem, got a written price before anyone started, and can still find that number on their original quote.
Recent Reviews
“We bought a 1952 ranch on Dickens Street with the original kitchen, down to the metal cabinets and a single outlet. Grant walked the space, measured twice, and the written quote came back at $34,200 for full demo, KraftMaid semi-custom cabinets, quartz counters, recessed lighting, and a relocated gas line for the range. The crew found galvanized plumbing behind the wall that wasn’t in the scope. They stopped work, showed me the photos, and the signed change order added $890. Final invoice was $35,090. No mystery, no padding. The 365-Day Done Right Promise meant something when a drawer slide started sticking in month eight - they sent a tech with the replacement part, no charge.”
Marisol R., Sherman Oaks
“Our bathroom in the hills above Ventura Boulevard had a failed shower pan that was leaking into the garage ceiling below. Two other contractors gave verbal ballparks and said they’d ‘figure it out as we go.’ Rowan’s quote was line-item: $12,400 for pan replacement, waterproofing with Schluter-Kerdi membrane, tile reset, and ceiling repair below. They documented the subfloor rot with photos before touching anything. The signed change order for the additional plywood was $340. We have the photo record showing the membrane lapped over the curb, the flood test, and the finished grout. That documentation saved us when we sold the house - the buyer’s inspector had zero questions.”
Daniela R., Sherman Oaks Hills
“I needed a new roof on a 1978 split-level near the Sepulveda Basin. Three layers of old shingle, no ventilation, and the south face was cooked from sun exposure. Grant’s crew specified GAF Timberline HDZ with proper intake and exhaust ventilation, written at $18,600. They found the original cedar shake still under two layers of asphalt - extra disposal, but the change order was $720 and signed before the dump trailer arrived. The photo record shows every stage: the bare deck, the synthetic underlayment, the ice and water shield in the valleys, the finished ridge vent. They even caught a cracked vent pipe boot I hadn’t noticed and replaced it without a separate charge. Under Clause 1, the price was written before anyone started, and under Clause 3, the Done Right Promise covers the workmanship for a full year.”
Doug R., Sherman Oaks
“We added a 420-square-foot ADU behind our house on Moorpark Street for my mother. The process in Sherman Oaks meant dealing with LADBS, utility tie-ins, and a tight setback on a 6,000-square-foot lot. Rowan’s quote was $142,000 flat for the structure, finish, and utility rough-in, with a detailed scope that specified Kohler fixtures, vinyl plank flooring, and a mini-split system. When we decided to upgrade to Toto fixtures and add a stacked washer-dryer, the change order was $2,100 - signed, dated, and attached to the original quote. The photo record runs 340 images from footing inspection to final. My mother’s been living there fourteen months. The 365-Day Done Right Promise got us a callback when a GFCI started tripping; turned out to be a hair dryer, but they tested every outlet to be sure.”
Carmen R., Sherman Oaks
“Our driveway on Valley Vista was cracked concrete from 1986, sloped wrong toward the garage, and holding water every winter. Rowan quoted $11,800 for full removal, proper grading, and Belgard Catalina pavers in the tan-charcoal blend with a soldier course border. The crew hit a surprise: an abandoned oil tank partially buried under the old slab. They stopped, photographed everything, and the signed change order for certified removal and soil testing added $1,400. I could have been angry, but I had the photos and the documentation, and the alternative was paving over a liability. The finished driveway drains properly, and the photo record includes the compaction tests and the final pitch verification. Worth every dollar for the documentation alone.”
Marisol R., Sherman Oaks
“We replaced seven original aluminum windows and a sliding door in our 1964 tract home near Woodman Avenue. The quote was $14,200 for vinyl retrofit windows with low-E glass and argon fill, plus a fiberglass French door. Grant specified the manufacturer, the U-factor, and the installation method - no wrap, no foam, no detail left vague. When the crew found termite damage in one stud pocket, they showed me the photo, explained the repair, and the change order was $280 for sistered framing and treatment. The windows went in during October, and our heating bill dropped that first winter. The photo record shows every rough opening, the flashing tape detail, and the finished trim. I keep it with the warranty paperwork.”
Doug R., Sherman Oaks
Why Customers Trust Us
Every review above references the same elements because they’re standard on every Rowan job in Sherman Oaks, not upgrades for preferred customers. Under Clause 1 of the Haven Standard, the written price arrives before any work starts - no exceptions, no “call for a quote,” no verbal ballpark that shifts later. The signed change order requirement, inherited from Haven’s administrative discipline, is why these projects finish within a few percent of the original number across 4,000-plus jobs since 2007.
The documented photo record on every visit gives Sherman Oaks homeowners evidence of what was found and what was done, not a promise that something happened. The 365-Day Done Right Promise is printed on every page and backed by a terms page, not an asterisk or a handshake. Background-checked, uniformed technicians arrive with the license verified, and a live person answers calls at (213) 221-0788 around the clock.
We also offer a Free Second Opinion on any written estimate. Bring a competitor’s quote and we’ll review it line by line at no charge. If you’re pricing a kitchen remodel, bathroom renovation, roofing project, window replacement, fence, driveway and pavers, or a home addition or ADU in Sherman Oaks, call (213) 221-0788 to schedule your free estimate. The written price, the scope, and the warranty will be in your hands before anyone starts.
Written by Grant Rowan, Owner at Rowan Construction Group Sherman Oaks, serving Sherman Oaks since 2007.