Better Place Design & Build
Licensed general contractor, landscaper in San Diego, California
Better Place Design & Build holds CSLB licence 1031735, active, licensed since 9 Oct 2017, rated 4.5 from 32 Google reviews. Bonded for $25,000 with The North River Insurance Company. Clean CSLB record, with no citations, complaints or legal actions disclosed.
Report card
- Licence activeCSLB #1031735, class B, C27. Issued 9 Oct 2017, expires 31 Oct 2027.
- Licensed 9 yrsSince 9 Oct 2017.
- Bonded$25,000 with The North River Insurance Company, since 1 Jan 2023. California requires the same $25,000 bond of every contractor.
- Workers' comp insuredState Compensation Insurance Fund, policy 9220588, valid to 28 Oct 2027.
- Clean CSLB recordNo citations, complaints or legal actions disclosed.CSLB record
- On the BBB, not accreditedIts BBB rating, complaints and reviews are on its Better Business Bureau profile.BBB profile Complaints Reviews
Checked against the Contractors State License Board (CSLB) register on 4 Nov 2026.
About Better Place Design & Build
- People on the licence
- Tomer Elias Zakheim (CEO and president), Bar Zakheim (qualifier)
Google reviews
4.5(32 reviews)Grace Joya★★★★★ 3 years agoView on Google
We are beyond happy with the end result. This was a complete transformation. We were so unhappy with the way our backyard looked before the renovation. There was no room for our kids to play, no room for people to sit and enjoy the backyard for parties. We ended up going with Better Place Remodeling after speaking to literally 12 licensed and reputable contractors. There was something about how the company presented …
Gil Vincent Ortiz★★★★★ 3 years agoView on Google
I called Better Place Remodeling to get my backyard a little touch-up for summer. I got a chance to work with Clay and his Team. All communication either early in the morning or late at night was fulfilled and responded quickly. Their timing and efficiency in how they scheduled people to work is astounding. I am so pleased that I Recommend using them and share my experience.
Vanessa Cannon★★★★★ 3 years agoView on Google
We absolutely love the end product. Elon and the crew helped our backyard become functional and also maximized the space by building a retaining wall. They were also able to provide financing options which was impossible with other companies due to this being a new build. Elon’s responsiveness and the quality of the work definitely put them head and shoulders above the competition.
Sun Sharma★★★★★ 4 years agoView on Google
Joe and his team were extremely professional! They completed everything on time, and always notified us of when they were coming by to work. Our backyard is a beautiful paradise now, the team installed our turf, our outdoor kitchen and our patio as well as our beautiful pavers! If you want your backyard transformed in a timely manner these are your guys!
Michael Samer★★★★★ 3 months agoView on Google
I was using Better Place Design & Build to build an ADU on my detached roof. Something in my personal life happened & I have to sell my home. It would be helpful to have the blueprints, but they will not allow me to use them. They are saying it’s their IP. It’ a 450sq foot ADU on a roof not a rocket. In the marketing of my home we would state the blue prints, I spent thousands on, were created by Better Place Design …
Read all 32 reviews on Google Reviews and photos from Google, 4 Nov 2026.
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