Metropolis Drafting and Construction

We recently finished up our ADU project with Jonathan in Monrovia. We were very impressed with his assessment of the property during the bidding process. We had several contractors come out but none of them were as knowledgable about the code and requirements for completing the work. His estimate was realistic which was great for our financial planning. Not only that, but Jonathan handled everything with the city. We both work full time and the permitting process/working with the city was something we really did not want to deal with and were worried would require a lot of back and forth. To us this process went seamlessly as Jonathan addressed all communications with the city. All we had to do was visit city hall one time to sign some paperwork after the ADU was built, and even for that Jonathan addressed the hassle of getting an appointment set up. It was important to us that our ADU was built with attention to detail as the intended residents are my parents, who are to say the least, picky. Jonathan handled all of their questions and concerns. He carefully navigated having basically two sets of clients between my parents and my husband and I. He helped them pick out materials, was patient, and responsive. If there was anything that they did not like or any issues arose, Jonathan addressed it ASAP. We are very pleased with the results and excited to have a wonderful home for my parents to retire in.
Jan 18th, 2024

We remodeled a big chunk of our house and we hired Jonathan for the job. Jonathan impressed us right away with his knowledgeability and flexibility. He offered good suggestions for details, and he listened to ours and took them seriously as well. It was a very long process, but through it all, he was very responsive and communicative with us, and we always knew what to expect at every step of the way. Most importantly, our house turned out beautifully and we would definitely hire him again in the future.
Aug 7th, 2023

We bid our recent project, a remodel of a 2 bedroom 1 bath home in Silverlake, to multiple contractors. Jonathan was the last contractor to see the home. Because we simply didn't need anyone else to see the place after he came in. The second I met him I knew he was the person to take over and manage the project. Before we even stepped into the home, he pointed out a complex and symmetrical and intricate spider web outside on our porch. I just knew he had the kind of attention to detail we needed. He was the only person to reimagine the space in a way we wanted but nobody before could do. His background as both an accomplished and skilled architect and contractor helped tremendously. He had a beautiful and thoughtful idea to transform our 2 bedroom 1 bath home into a 3 bedroom 2.5 bath home without even needing to increase square footage. He kept our cost minimal and he was able to bring immense value to our home. Design, planning, and pulling permits promptly with incredible ease to start the project? Check, check, and check! Now off to the demo and construction! Impeccable and quality workmanship. We love how the home feels. It's not just an esthetic feeling, but we can feel the solid foundation and flooring when we walk through. We loved all the design recommendations for paint, cabinets, flooring, etc. I think almost everything Jonathan suggested, we were sold. He has a true eye for modern design and esthetics. He stuck to our timeline and truly delivered with stunning results. One thing about Jonathan is he is a great communicator. We have dealt with many setbacks during prior remodeling/construction projects, and it's inevitable. But one thing we truly appreciate about Jonathan is he doesn't just come to you with the problem, but he already has the solution or multiple solutions. This was a very low stress project for us because of Jonathan's calm, meticulous, and detail-oriented approach to reimagining and transforming our space. We couldn't be more happy with the results.
Jan 6th, 2024

My husband and I hired Jonathan to convert part of our home and garage into a separate granny flat for my elderly parents. This was a project that was important to me and my family - we wanted a granny flat that felt like a lovely welcoming home, not a slapped together ADU. We are thrilled that we hired Jonathan as our contractor. Jonathan takes pride in his work and business. He pays attention to all the little details, has a great eye, makes helpful & honest suggestions, and he does not cut corners ever. He also knew all the ADA compliant codes so that door openings, showers, etc were accessible by wheelchair for my father. The end result was high quality, beautiful, and polished. Jonathan designed a layout that feels open and spacious - and managed to fit in a great room with kitchen, two bedrooms, two full baths, walk in closet, and laundry room - everything on my parent's wish list! My parents and family could not be happier with the end result. The transition from their previous huge home into this gorgeous new space has been seamless. Remodeling is stressful and hectic - but Jonathan was always available and truly made us feel like we were his only client. I had endless questions for him and he always responded quickly and patiently with thorough explanations. We will always use Metropolis for any remodeling needs!
Sep 26th, 2023

We are very happy with the work that Jonathan and his team did on our renovation. We did a pretty big overhaul of our kitchen and living area, as well as a bathroom. It involved taking down a wall and putting up new beams, etc. It was a big project and stressful at times, but Jonathan was very attuned and responsive whenever we had concerns or questions. The work is very high quality and he was always aware of our budget constraints, helping us achieve something we are very happy with. We lived in our house during the renovation and got first hand exposure to all of his crew. They were always respectful and friendly, and very conscientious. We will definitely be working with Jonathan again on our next project. Services: Home renovations, Bathroom remodeling, Remodeling, Kitchen remodeling
Jul 27th, 2023