Marrokal Design and Remodeling

Reviews

• JD

  Jim Del

  Dec 31, 2025
  5.0
  We are thrilled with our new kitchen and family room remodel. Frank, our project manager, was the driving force behind the project—on top of every detail, every day, and truly the person who made it all come together. Steven Mark is exceptionally talented, and he and the design team delivered creative, well-conceived plans that Marrokal brought to life. Building projects are complex and inevitably involve challenges, which is why the integrity of the company and people you choose matters most. Marrokal earns top marks across the board.
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  John Kavanagh

  Sep 6, 2025
  1.0
  1 Star – Marrokal Quoted Us $280K and 6 Months. Instead We Got a Beautiful Prefab Kitchen & Upstairs Remodel in 5 Weeks for $100K. In 2025, we reached out to Marrokal Construction for a remodel that included a 400 sq. ft. kitchen and new flooring across 1,500 sq. ft. of our home, including the upstairs. We made it very clear up front: we were working with a firm, cash-only budget, and were not open to financing. Marrokal gave us a verbal estimate of $175,000, and assured us that our budget would be respected. Based on that, we paid a $4,000 design fee to begin the process. After the initial design phase, we were told the estimate had increased by $30,000–$50,000, and were asked for another $6,000 to continue. When the final bid came back, it was $280,000, with an expected construction timeline of 6 months. This final estimate did not include the small quarter-bath renovation, which we had discussed early on and were previously told could cost around $15,000—a number we found personally hard to justify. Additionally, during multiple conversations, the Marrokal sales representative repeatedly brought up financing options, despite our firm stance against borrowing. We later received refinance and HELOC marketing materials by mail. While that could have been a coincidence, it added to our discomfort with how the process was evolving. At that point, we chose to walk away, and Merrokal refused to refund any of our design fees. Instead, we worked with Prefab Granite Depot in Kearny Mesa, who: • Delivered a beautiful kitchen that feels custom despite being prefab • Completed a full upstairs remodel, including flooring and the quarter-bath • Finished the project in 5 weeks • Charged us $100,000 all-in, including $58,000 for kitchen demo, cabinets, and installation The rest of the budget covered flooring, paint, appliances, hardware, and the quarter-bath renovation—all delivered with clear pricing and no surprises. To be clear, Marrokal’s design team was professional, and their renderings were well-executed. For homeowners looking for high-end, heirloom-quality cabinetry and who are comfortable with a flexible budget and extended timeline, they may be a good fit. But for homeowners like us—who prioritize timeline, transparency, and cost control—the experience did not align with our expectations. We felt the project was structured in a way that gradually escalated commitment before presenting the full price, with little flexibility once payments had been made. If you’re considering a remodel, we strongly recommend exploring reputable prefab options first. In our case, it saved us $180,000, months of waiting, and a lot of unnecessary stress.
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  Danice Dean

  Mar 7, 2025
  5.0
  Oh my Gosh! This is the 2nd time we have used Marrokal and this time it was even better....What a team they have! They re-did our second floor outside deck and added wrought iron railings...all the work was done ON TIME and completed for the price stated. We just can't cay enough good things about their work! Marrokal needs to clone both Casey and Frank, they represent Marrokal SO WELL...We are happy to share our experience with you (readers)...you will be SO Happy with Marrokal, especially if you happen to have either or both Casey and Frank as your job supervisor(s)...We WILL use them again, when and if needed in the Future! Cheers, Dr & Mrs Larry Dean
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  Margaret Wildewood

  May 1, 2017
  4.0
  Good design teams

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