Gavin Construction completed a renovation project in my unit, and the experience was excellent from start to finish. They were professional, reliable, detail oriented throughout the entire process, and the price was very fair. They did high quality work, the crew was respectful of the space, and communication was clear and consistent. What stood out most was their work ethic and commitment to doing the job right - no shortcuts, no surprises. If you’re looking for a construction or reno team in the Miami area that delivers quality work and follows through, I’d definitely recommend Gavin Construction.
View on Google →What Miami homeowners say about working with Gaven Constructions
5.0 stars across 60+ Google reviews, accumulated since 2015 under Florida Certified General Contractor License GCG1524886. Every review on this page is sourced live from Google, written by homeowners across Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach who hired the firm for full kitchen and bathroom remodels, home additions, whole-home remodels, and new residential construction. Not curated quotes. The same reviews Google shows anyone who searches.

Read the reviews
These are the most recent reviews from the firm's Google Business Profile. The complete review history, including responses to reviews and reviews older than the most recent five, lives on the Google Business Profile.
What homeowners write about
Patterns repeat across the firm's review history. Reading the reviews directly will give you the most accurate picture, but a few things show up often enough to be worth naming up front.
On full kitchen remodels
homeowners write about the timeline. Full kitchen remodels in Miami-Dade and Broward typically run 8–14 weeks once permits issue, and the phrase that appears most often in Gaven kitchen reviews is some variation of "finished on the timeline they gave us." Cabinet brands, countertop choices, and tile selections come up often; so does the project manager's communication cadence. Homeowners doing their first full kitchen remodel write more about the process; homeowners on their second renovation write more about what was different from the previous experience.
Gavin Construction completed a renovation project in my unit, and the experience was excellent from start to finish. They were professional, reliable, detail oriented throughout the entire process, and the price was very fair. They did high quality work, the crew was respectful of the space, and communication was clear and consistent. What stood out most was their work ethic and commitment to doing the job right - no shortcuts, no surprises. If you’re looking for a construction or reno team in the Miami area that delivers quality work and follows through, I’d definitely recommend Gavin Construction.
On full bathroom remodels
the recurring themes are waterproofing, tile work, and schedule discipline in occupied homes. Master bathroom remodels typically run 3–5 weeks; secondary bathrooms shorter. Homeowners write about how the team handled dust containment, how the daily updates worked when crews were on site, and how the final walkthrough went. A common note: the work passed inspection on the first attempt.
Zion was amazing with ideas and help! He was very attentive and made sure our job was done perfectly to our specifications. His office staff contacted us throughout the project to be sure we were happy with how things were going and to find out if we had any questions or concerns. We had 2 bathrooms completely redone and we love them. We would definitely recommend Zion and Gaven LLC to anyone.
On whole-home remodels and additions
these reviews tend to be longer. Whole-home remodels in Miami-Dade run anywhere from 4 to 9 months depending on scope; additions add permit complexity that homeowners notice. The pattern in these reviews is around the firm's handling of unforeseen conditions, specifically what happens when the demo opens up something the original plans didn't anticipate. Homeowners write about how change orders were documented, how cost impact was communicated, and whether the original delivery date held.
Great experience with my kitchen and bathroom remodel. The work came out really clean and exactly how I wanted. Assi, the project manager, was super easy to work with — always on top of things and kept me updated the whole time. Definitely recommend
On new residential construction
fewer reviews in this category by volume, but they tend to be detailed. The pattern is around design coordination, structural inspection cadence, and the firm's relationship with Miami-Dade RER and Broward County Building Code Services. New construction in the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone runs FBC 8th Edition and Miami-Dade NOA requirements; homeowners who care enough to leave a long review usually mention this.
Assi was amazing, They did a fantastic job on our bathroom renovation — professional, efficient, and top-quality work from start to finish. Highly recommended for anyone looking for reliable and skilled construction services
What to look for when reading contractor reviews
Reading reviews well is its own skill. The 5-star average is a signal, not a verdict. What matters more is what the reviews actually say and what they don't say. Below are seven things worth checking when evaluating any Miami general contractor's reviews, Gaven included.
License verification
Before reading reviews, verify the contractor's license. Florida Certified General Contractor licenses are searchable at MyFloridaLicense.com. Search by license number or company name; the active record returns with current status, license history, and the firm's registered business address. Gaven's license is GCG1524886. Any review of an unlicensed Florida contractor is worth substantially less than a review of a licensed one. Unlicensed work creates permit, insurance, and resale-title problems that no review can compensate for. See the About page for the full credentials walkthrough.
Project-type match
Reviews are most useful when they match the project you're planning. A homeowner reviewing a full kitchen remodel is reporting on something different than a homeowner reviewing a powder-room refresh. Look for reviews that describe a project at your scope and budget tier. A $45K kitchen review and a $225K kitchen review tell you different things about the same firm. The project-type sections above are organized this way for a reason.
Photos in reviews
Photos attached to reviews are a quiet quality signal. Homeowners who post photos of the finished work tend to be reviewing the finished work specifically, not the sales process or the consultation. Look for review threads with photos that show the level of finish, the line of cabinetry, the tile transitions, the things you can actually see in person on a walkthrough.
Response patterns from the contractor
How does the firm respond to reviews? Specifically, how do they respond to anything below 5 stars? A defensive response or no response at all to a critical review reads differently than a substantive, specific response. Read the contractor's reply patterns the same way you read the reviews themselves.
Date distribution
Reviews concentrated in a single window (a burst of 15 five-star reviews in one month, then nothing for a year) read differently than reviews spread evenly across years. Recent reviews matter more than old ones. A contractor's crew, project manager, and operating discipline can change. Look for a steady cadence of recent reviews rather than a stockpile from one period.
Google profile age
A Google Business Profile created in 2015 with reviews accumulating since then carries different weight than a profile created last year with 30 reviews already on it. The age of the profile is visible on the firm's Google Maps listing; cross-check it against the contractor's claimed founding year. Gaven's profile aligns with the firm's 2015 founding.
Cross-reference with BuildZoom and the state license record
BuildZoom aggregates permit history from public records. Searching a Florida contractor on BuildZoom returns the count of permits filed under the firm's license, jurisdictions where work has been permitted, and the general project mix. A firm with a strong review history but no permit record is worth investigating; a firm with both is corroborated. Gaven's permit history is public on BuildZoom and traces back to the firm's 2015 founding.
This is the framework for reading Miami general contractor reviews. Gaven included, competitors included, anyone you're considering. The 5.0-star rating below is a starting point. The review content, license verification, photo evidence, response patterns, and permit cross-reference are how the rating earns the trust the star count claims. The same framework applies to reading licensed general contractor Miami reviews on any platform (Google, BuildZoom, Houzz, Angi) and the seven items above translate cleanly across platforms. See the services hub for the residential vs. commercial license-tier comparison this checklist references.
Frequently asked questions.
Where do these reviews come from?
Directly from Google. These are the same reviews homeowners see when they search Gaven Constructions on Google or Google Maps. Nothing on this page is curated, edited, or selectively featured.
Why doesn't Gaven feature specific testimonials on this page?
Curated Gaven Constructions testimonials would be inherently selective, because the firm chooses which to display. Live Google reviews are not selective; whatever Google shows, this page shows. For a homeowner evaluating contractors, the second is more useful than the first.
How do I verify Gaven Constructions' license and review count?
The license: search **GCG1524886** at MyFloridaLicense.com (active CGC record returns with status, history, and registered address). The reviews: search "Gaven Constructions" on Google for the live 5.0-star rating and current review count.
Does Gaven respond to reviews below 5 stars?
Yes. Review responses are visible on the firm's Google Business Profile alongside the original review. Reading those response patterns is one of the seven items in the section above on reading contractor reviews.
How recent are Gaven's reviews?
The review cadence has been steady across the firm's operating history since 2015. The widget above defaults to most-recent-first; sort by date or rating to see the distribution.
Talk to us
Free in-home consultations across Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach County. A project manager walks the space, listens to the scope, and follows up with an itemized written proposal. This is the same process that produced the reviews above.
Florida CGC GCG1524886
info@gavenconstructions.com
8200 NW 41st St, Suite 200-4, Doral, FL 33166
Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM

