Casa Quattro
We are so happy with what you have done for us that we would like to give this testimonial.
We’d like to first start off with thanking Martin and Juan for making our dream come true. This was our 7th new home build and I can honestly say that this was the least stressful and most satisfying build of all.
At first, we were extremely nervous about building a new house in a different country so far away from us. Once the construction started, we knew that we had chosen the right builder. We were updated every week with photos and all the original trade invoices to show us exactly what had been completed that week.
After our first few visits back down to personally see the progress of construction when Martin and Juan would call to ask us what we wanted for this and that we would just tell them to do whatever they thought would look best or be best. The day we went down to take position of the house we could not believe how spectacular the house looked. It was like walking into a fully staged show home except even better. They had every detail looked after. Furniture, bedding, art and all the accessories including the beer and tequila in the fridge.
If you’re looking to build in the Cabo area, I wouldn’t even consider anyone other than Marcor Masters.
The Allan’s
Edmonton, Alberta
Casa Justus
As soon as we met with Martin and Juan, we knew that they were the ones to build our new home in Rancho Paraiso Estates in CSL.
We moved into our home 7 months ago. We’re living here full time and couldn’t be happier. Marcor Masters exceeded our expectations. Martin’s design abilities both inside and out cannot be matched. He made furnishing our home an exciting and easy process.
Receiving weekly financial reports along with pictures was an added bonus.
Thank you, Martin and Juan, for building us a beautiful and exceptionally well-built home.
The Pinkerman´s
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
Canta de Alegría
When we decided to build a home on our lot in PLC Fundadores we met and interviewed at least seven builders. After careful analysis and communications with references we decided on MarcorMasters. We told them what our priorities and taste are in the house and Martin worked with his architect to design the home. We only needed to make some minor adjustments to the plans since it reflected what we had communicated, a clean and contemporary design. As we live in the US we were only able to occasionally come down during the construction.
I can only say positive things about the experience building with them. Martin and Juan are very patient and knowledgeable. We got weekly updates with pictures and detailed expense reports. The most positive point in our view was that Martin and Juan just knew what to do and what is right. Not just layout and size of rooms, but also finishes from stone to kitchen cabinets and appliances to bathroom fixtures to lighting fixtures to stereo and movie equipment.
The cost of the home was less than we could have gotten from anybody else in Cabo, based on conversations over the last 1.5 years with other homeowners who built in PLC. Having now lived in the house for 1.5 years, we are very happy with the construction. No issues, we can’t think of anything we would have wanted differently, all the finishes are very nice. We have no issues with leaks or any other defects often experienced in new constructions. We have built and modernized several homes in the US, and had a better experience with MarcorMasters down here in Mexico. Bottom line is that we would build with them again and highly recommend them.
We also use them as our property manager for the 1.5 years since the construction was finished and are very happy.
G. Haller
Mill Valley, CA
Casa Mayo
“Marcor built and furnished our dream home. The quality of their work and their attention to detail is exceptional.”
The May´s
Excelsior, Minnesota
El Palacio
When we decided to build, we engaged three architectural/building firms to design our home. MarCor presented us with the best design giving us exactly what we wanted. It put the entire main living area on one floor from the garage entry to the spacious pool. The kitchen- living- dining areas, master suite and huge outdoor space plus the pool are all on the main entry floor without a single step. Our guest suites, media room, gym, and wine cellar are on the lower level. This gives our guests plenty of space and their own privacy.
It’s common knowledge MarCor homes are always unique, imaginative, and beautiful so that’s what we expected and that’s what was delivered. We were also impressed with the fact we could just move into our new home and every detail was ready; TV’s and internet working, music playing, ice in the ice maker, the beds were made and even a bottle of MarCor Masters’ tequila was there for us.
We’re pragmatic so we wanted more than a fancy house in Cabo; we wanted the damn thing to work and work properly.
We’ve lived in Cabo many years so we know what’s important in a house. The Insulated Concrete Panel Construction was a must. The insulation value and strength are critical in maintaining a comfortable interior with structural integrity. We were in Cabo for Odile and saw how the MarCor Master panel homes stood up so well.
Electrical bills can be very high in Cabo so we installed solar panels to offset these costs and to run our pool and fountains all day long. Marcor helped us choose the most efficient, quiet air conditioners to maximize comfort at the lowest operating cost. Another must for our new house was the use of Sentry impact resistant glass in the aluminum windows and doors providing maximum protection against storms and hurricanes.
What stands out in our home is not just all the energy efficient components but also the creative elements from the custom furniture pieces to the unique light fixtures and the amazing artwork. We love it. It’s our palace.
It goes without saying, we highly recommend MarCor Masters as a custom home builder. They listened to what we wanted then designed, built, and furnished a stunningly beautiful home that performs and functions properly. MarCor Masters are builders who understand Cabo, the climate and the lifestyle, and build accordingly.
Los Dueños del Altillo Palacio
Villa 35
We contracted with MarCor Masters last summer to have additional construction done on our Villa which had been completed by Querencia in 2004. I have known Martin for about 10 years and had seen the work that he performed on the homes of friends and was impressed by the quality and their satisfaction.
We started the discussion by requesting that our wood windows and sliders be replaced with modern aluminum/hurricane glass units. After further discussions, we decided to do this, as well as build a 500 sq. ft. veranda off of the living room and a 330 sq. ft. covering over the outdoor dining area (with new floors in both areas). Additional work was done replacing termite attracting wood around the home with faux wood (textured concrete) and redoing the deteriorating trim on the hot tub and pool. All in all, a lot of changes with many opportunities for problems and customer unhappiness. But Martin and Juan and the team came though and we could not be more pleased.
We loved our home before and the improvements made by MarCor have greatly increased its functionality and beauty.
Tne Jackson´s
Osprey, Florida
Casa Diamante
A year ago while staying at a vacation rental, we watched two homes being built across the street. The construction was interesting as it utilized a combination of some sort of insulated material like dense foam and concrete. In the evenings, we would walk through the two homes and I started doing a little research on the builder and the building technique. I found that the builder, MarCor Masters, had built homes of this construction method in the Cabo area for years.
I met one of the MarCor Master’s owners, Martin Siegen, and found that of the two homes being built, one was for him and the other for a friend. Martin spent time describing the construction in more detail as well as sharing pictures of his portfolio for the completed homes. As it turned out his friend was willing to sell and we are now the proud owners of a MarCor Master’s home – and Martin and Cindy’s next door neighbors.
Because of the trust and confidence we had developed in both Martin and his partner, Juan Corral, we accepted almost all their recommendations and within the year we moved into our beautiful new home in Puerto Los Cabos. During construction, we received photos and progress reports every week right up to our closing date.
Upon possession, MarCor became our property manager and they have been very attentive to our property and completing additional projects for us. Any work that we have requested has been completed timely and with the same level of quality. And as during the building process, we receive weekly reports, photos, and detailed billings. We can attest that MarCor is not only a quality builder but also a quality property manager.
If you want to build a worry free home that is well built and beautifully furnished, I highly recommend MarCor Masters. They are a great team to work with!
The Gibson´s
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Casa 19th Hoyo
It can be very scary building a home in a foreign country but it’s now been over a year since the completion of our Cabo home and we are as thrilled as ever with our decision to build.
The key was finding a builder we could trust. We made our decision to go with MarCor Masters after touring several of the homes they’ve built and discussing their building methods, as well as, their methods of invoicing. For us, it was also a big plus that Martin lived only three doors down from where we were going to be building.
We really enjoyed watching the progress on our home. We looked forward to getting the weekly pictures and progress reports. These weekly updates and the emails made the process easy and made us feel at ease knowing we were getting what we were paying for.
We are very pleased with the overall quality and craftsmanship and in many ways it exceeded our expectations. Regardless where you build a home, or who builds it, there will always be little things that will require attention or fixing. The few things we had that needed attention were remedied and resolved quickly. MarCor’s support after the sale has been excellent and has been only a phone call away.
MarCor Masters builds excellent quality homes and we would definitely recommend them to others.
The Cason´s
Bossier City, Louisiana
Casa MooDoo
After numerous trips to Los Cabos, we decided it was time to consider a second home in this beautiful area. We had looked at a few potential lots when some friends fortuitously suggested that we contact Martin to get an opinion about construction. Martin and Juan joined us to look at lots and, after consideration of our wishes, kindly spent an afternoon searching other neighborhoods and lots that they thought might be better suited to our needs. After deciding on a property, Martin and his wife Cindy then expended great energy and time obtaining permission to raise our lot level one meter to provide improved views. The happy end result two years later is our dream home on a beautiful property in Puerto los Cabos.
Marcor Masters has a well-deserved reputation for exceptional construction. They utilize a unique construction process using Structural Insulated Concrete Panels that provides opportunities for unique design, vastly increased strength and great insulation. Communication throughout the construction process was exceptional with weekly detailed invoicing and photographs of the construction process. There were no surprises and all facets of construction were completed on time.
Finally, kudos must be given for Marcor Masters’ design support. Martin goes to exceptional lengths to offer suggestions on interior design and furnishing to give each home a unique finishing touch. Martin made suggestions, listened to our views, and created a home uniquely suited to our family. The consultation process throughout was beyond expectation.
Martin and Juan – you have become more than our construction team. You have become valued friends. We feel incredibly lucky to have crossed paths. Thanks for making this dream a reality.
The Fowler´s
Spruce Grove, Alberta
Casa Friends
MarCor Masters, Martin and Juan, completed our yearlong renovation of Casa Friends in Costa Azul in September 2014. Hurricane Odile devastated the renovation September 15, 2014 and without hesitation and under the most difficult of conditions Martin and Juan were there to start again! It is important to note that our beachfront home is jointly owned by two families, one from the US and one from Canada. Understanding and balancing our needs and wishes from afar was a skill that MarCor Masters managed with ease and finesse. Their weekly system of invoicing, updates and photos is well established and brought much comfort by always keeping us abreast of the progress on our home. Their awesome team delivered quality workmanship, with fine attention to even the smallest detail.
The project included adding rooms, an upper deck, replacing all floors, windows, kitchen, bathrooms, pool and spa, as well as installing a solar energy system and exterior landscape. This was an enormous undertaking that evolved as time went on. They provided a friendly and professional response to all requests for alterations and changes. They always followed through with their promises and provided helpful guidance along the way. Martin and Juan truly care about their clients and the projects they undertake. We appreciated their insights and guidance on navigating the rules and jewels of ownership and life in Mexico.
We were very satisfied and pleased with the final outcome and look forward to enjoying this wonderful home with our family and friends for years to come.
The McDonald´s
Barrie, Ontario
Casa Kia Ora
We first became aware of MarCor Masters through our real estate agent who just happened to be Martin’s wife Cindy. We believe this to be a most fortuitous moment because after meeting Martin and seeing some of his completed and semi completed homes, we had an almost immediate sense of comfort and confidence. This made the decision, to buy land and build rather than to buy a re-sale home, an easy one. After having gone through the entire building process with MarCor Masters, we can only say that we did indeed make the right decision.
We believe this to be true for many reasons. Having the house built using concrete insulated panels -which is totally unique to the area – ensures that the integrity of the house is stronger than any other form of construction. It also provides peace of mind knowing that the house is built to stand the test of time and the periodic weather phenomena that hit this area. Seeing the attention to detail throughout every phase of the construction and seeing that manifested in a finished product, we can only say is amazing and truly very satisfying. The weekly billing procedure allowed us to know exactly where we were financially and the easy means of communication we had are examples of how things should be done.
By no means are we new to the building process having built homes in both St. Lucia and Canada. Without reserve we can truly say this experience was like no other and that using MarCor Masters was the best decision we made. Juan and Martin bring uniquely different talents together to give us an extremely high quality finished product unlike anything else available in the Cabo area, a home uniquely our own. We simply couldn’t be more impressed or happier with our home. Any other choice rather than MarCor Masters would have been a mistake.
The Meier´s
Ontario, Canada
Casa Hughes
Martin and Juan, I wanted to drop you a short note to let you know how pleased Julie and I are with the work you did for us after hurricane Odile wreaked havoc on our home in Querencia. As you know, it was a very frightening time, but MarCor did a terrific job of putting us at ease. Having said that, there is a wide chasm between making someone feel at ease and getting the work done in a timely and quality manner. You were fabulous in terms of getting right on the job and not only was the quality impeccable, you were able to offer up significant ideas as to how we might do things better so that we avoid similar damage again in the future. We followed your advice and in each case, you were right on the mark. The house now looks fabulous and we now also know that it is a much safer and secure house than it was before. (Note: MarCor Masters was not the original builder.)
Another thing I applaud you for, is how fair and straight forward you were in terms of the cost of your services. I know that there was quite a bit of gouging going as a result of the damage, but you never took advantage of the situation. That says a lot about your integrity.
So, bottom line, your team did great work, completed all of the work as expediently as possible and your pricing was fair. Can’t ask for more than that, and consequently, you should feel free to use me as a reference any time that you would like. And, I will not hesitate to refer anyone who asks me for an indication as to who is a quality contractor, MarCor Masters.
All the best, Mart
The Hughe´s
Chicago, IL
Casa Nirvana
My wife Connie and I enthusiastically recommend Martin Siegen, Juan Coral and the Marcor Masters team for any residential construction project. We bought a house 10 years ago in Rancho Cerro Colorado and it needed a lot of work. A couple of years ago, Martin, Juan and their team undertook a major renovation of our entire house, which transformed it from a nice but outdated house into a beautiful, stunning home. It is difficult to accurately describe the depth and breadth of the work, but the following is a brief summary:
(1) Every room in the house was updated and modernized
(2) The kitchen was completely redone and transformed from a dark, outdated one to a bright, open, comfortable and up to date one
(3) All new furniture was ordered and installed at fantastic prices
(4) Marble floors were installed throughout the house
(5) All areas of the house were brightened and “opened up”
(6) A new bathroom and office were added
(7) All rooms repainted and redecorated
(8) Cooling systems relocated
(9) Laundry room area which was partially outside, was moved to inside the house and updated
(10) The area outside under our palapa was substantially rebuilt and resulting in a fantastic outdoor living area
(11) Our pool was completely redone and updated
(12) A new pila was added to substantially increase our water capacity
The dedication of the Marcor Masters team was outstanding. Their workmanship, attention to detail, and focus on quality is unique. Throughout all of their work, I received detailed breakdowns of all the expenses as they were incurred and the final price was much better than expected.
In summary we could not have had a better experience. The results far exceeded our expectations.
The Boylan´s
Stone Harbor, New Jersey
Casa Denton
We built our home in the Fundadores neighborhood of Puerto Los Cabos eight years ago and over the last several years we have been dealing with multiple roof leaks and we finally decided it was time to replace the roof. After several inquiries with neighbors, Martin and Juan’s name came up repeatedly as a highly recommended contractor for many reasons. We found Martin and Juan to be extremely knowledgeable, timely and thorough. They were true professionals in determining our needs by understanding and executing the architectural remedy of pitch, design and materials required to finally provide us a 100% leak proof roof. The quality of the materials and craftsmanship was far superior to the original roof.
Martin suggested a few additional design and construction features at no extra cost as they worked through the project. They also cleaned up the job site, repainted areas of the house that required work, replaced plants in the garden that may have suffered some construction damage, etc.
After Hurricane Odile not only did we have totally intact roof tiles but we did not even have one single roof leak in our entire house!! We would highly recommend Martin and Juan of MarCor Masters.
The Elberson´s
Denver, Colorado
Casa Mar de Diamante
My wife Cindy and I have been coming to Los Cabo’s since the early 90’s and enjoyed renting hotel rooms and then homes for many years. We thought Los Cabo’s was our end game for owning a home in Mexico. Then we got introduced to Puerto Los Cabos, by of all people, our son.
We bought our first house in El Altillo but because of life’s glitches we sold that home and thought we would start vacationing in other places. It took all of five months before we decided to build another home in Fundadores.
Having lived and vacationed in Cabo for many years, the decision to hire MarCor Masters to build this home was incredibly easy. We watched them build unbelievable homes for years and Martin and Juan could not be a better team when it comes to design/ build. Our home was built with all of the input and decisions we wanted, but more often than not Martin and Juan had the vision. Each week with pictures sent every Saturday morning, we stayed involved and felt like we were there.
In conclusion, our quality built home is a one of a kind beauty that will proudly be in our family for many years to come. Cindy and I look at Martin and Juan as more than master home builders; we think of them as Professional and Passionate Builders!!
T. Sosine
San Jose, California
Villa Magnifica
In 1999, my wife and I took our first trip to Cabo. As many do, we had a timeshare …. where we would spend 1-2 weeks a year. We so enjoyed Cabo that we purchased a home at Querencia. Later on I met Martin Siegen. Not only was he a good golfer but he was a wealth of knowledge on how real estate and building is down here.
….. we purchased Lot #20 in El Altillo. Initially, we didn’t think we would build but with the economy in the US being weak we decided to build a spec house.
The first person I talked to was Martin. Even though I have used other builders in the past for projects at our Querencia home, the people I got to know since 2009 said “MarCor Masters” are the best.
Martin and I agreed that he would build a home like no other here and would build it at a price we could live with. We agreed on a budget and we started to move earth in early 2012. Martin introduced me to his partner, Juan Corral. Juan is the guy who gets into the physical part of the build. He speaks great English and knows his stuff.
Each week I would receive a detailed report on what was done, the cost and any questions I needed to address. In the 102 weeks, from start to finish, dealing with MarCor Masters was the best, easiest, and most rewarding experience of my business career. Even though we gave them free hand to design, build, decorate and landscape it was like they knew our likes and dislikes.
As of Dec 1, 2013 we have a world class home, in a world class community built by world class people. MarCor Masters are the best. If you want to buy, build or renovate in the Baja you must consider them. We are more than glad we did.
Sincerely,
The Kemper´s
Canastata, New York
Casa Rokana
We bought a half-finished house and went through the bidding process to finish it. Martin and Juan appealed to us for a number of reasons – their experience, their budget, their sense of style and their obvious competence. Martin and Juan are both very good at what they do. We are happy to have selected them.
The house, unbeknownst to us, had a lot of problems which Martin and Juan identified and fixed. They added and took out things using their judgment, expertise, experience and plain common-sense. It’s hard building a house from far away, but they kept us updated with weekly reports and pictures. They made the house much better from the original. The decisions they made really added to the overall functionality and the style of the house. We love our classic, elegant home. Martin is also amazing at picking furniture and accessories. There is absolutely no way that the house would have looked as good had we tried to do it ourselves. I highly recommend adding that expense. It was practically livable from the moment we walked in.
D. Ha
Los Angeles, California
Casa Vista Bonita
Martin and Juan have just completed a re-model on our “casa” which included changing the mini-split air conditioning to central w/individual room controls. Brilliant! Not only did this get the unsightly mini-splits off the walls but it created beautiful dropped molding around the ceilings in the living room and dining room which housed the necessary venting.
We also changed the wall that housed the entertainment center to an up-date the look, added a fireplace for those cool Dec/Jan. evenings and removed the saltillo clay tile floor for gorgeous brushed “crema marfil marble from Spain”. It changed the entire character of the home in a beautiful way. Martin made our ideas come to reality.
They had transformed the exterior of our home 2 years ago in an equally dramatic way, changing the front entrance from a little hacienda with typical fountain to a grand entrance reminiscent of a mini Querencia entrance. 4 1/2 tonnes of canterra was applied to trim the windows and doorways while re-tiling the pool deck and re-positioning the built-in barbecue.
My husband and I are delighted with the superior workmanship and accountability.
The Maude´s
Vancouver, British Columbia
Casa Luna Vista
Having recently moved into our new home in Puerto Los Cabos, we are pleased to provide this reference for Martin and Juan from MarCor Masters.
Building a home here in Mexico with this company has been a great experience, with results far beyond our expectations.The quality of workmanship, the attention to detail in both the design and the execution, shows in every room. With their experience in this market, meeting schedule and budget wasn’t an issue.
We highly recommend that anyone contemplating building in the Cabo area, arrange to view some homes, both under construction and completed, compare the construction methods and the finished products.
Martin and Juan make a great team, their design and construction capabilities bring a unique perspective to the homebuilding industry, resulting in very special homes that every owner we’ve met is proud of.
The Wagner´s
Victoria, British Columbia
Casa Privada
I cannot endorse Martin/Juan and Marcor Masters strongly enough! We spent almost 5 painful years with an architect/builder to build our house in Puerto Los Cabos. Once completed, we realized the house had serious issues. We were so fortunate to have been referred to Marin/Juan. They evaluated the house from structure to paint. They not only had brilliant suggestions but their workmanship and work ethic were amazing. They completely transformed the house – on time and on budget. There was not a room or area that was not improved to perfection. They made major changes in everything from the electrical to the roof to the pool and to both front and back yards. It was all so painless and professional. Just as amazing, was Martin’s taste in furnishings.
He completely furnished and decorated the entire house and I love everything he chose. His attention to the smallest detail was incredible.
I wish I could build again, and if I ever do, it will be with MarCor Masters.
S. Rotter, M.D.
Vienna, VA
4053 Las Mananitas
We recently completely a high end renovation project with MarCor Masters Custom Home Builders in San Jose del Cabo, Mexico. During the past 20 years we had also built two custom homes in Calgary, Alberta, Canada with Martin Siegen’s predecessor company, Fancy Shacks. All of these projects have been very unique with a high degree of complexity. We were initially apprehensive about having high end custom work done in Mexico but we were completely blown away with the incredible job that Martin, Juan and their team at Marcor did on our property in San Jose. It far exceeded our expectations with regard to creativity, uniqueness, quality of workmanship, reasonableness of costs and they completed it ahead of schedule. We knew of the quality and creatively of the work that Martin had done for us previously in Canada but did not believe he could replicate it in Mexico. He in fact exceeded it which was not an easy feat. He has also mellowed with age and was really wonderful to work with and communicated with us regularly. He proactively solved problems with our development and HOA that would have been extremely difficult and time consuming for us. They took care of all the essential services including set up of utilities, cable TV, internet and other items.
The other incredible service that Marcor provides is the ordering and delivery of furniture and household necessities. They have this down to a science; the selection, quality and pricing was amazing. It was turnkey. We arrived and we walked into a home ready to live in.
Martin and Juan went out of their way to help us with issues that had nothing to do with home building. They are a great team with many years of experience and it was nice to see how much they enjoyed their work.
We highly recommend Marcor if you are building a custom home.
The Szarko´s
Calgary, Alberta
Villa Tortuga
For 20 years, we have been recommending Martin Siegen as a builder of ‘upscale’ residential homes. That’s how long it is since he built our beautiful Calgary home that stands today as a great example of his artistic touch when it comes to design, construction and finishing. More recently, Martin Siegen and Juan Corral built our Puerto Los Cabos home and we are more than pleased with the experience and results.
It has been a pleasure sharing ideas with them and their team of very hard working employees and tradesmen. Their ideas and efforts on our behalf have certainly been gratefully appreciated and have enhanced the house to be one of world class standing. We are proud to have been associated with MarCor.
Having read all the other references, it’s hard to add anything more. It’s enough to say, that all the home owners with whom we have spoken on the MarCor Masters building projects have been thrilled and extremely satisfied with the experience. Our home speaks for itself, so please contact Martin or Juan if you wish to see it.
The Appleby´s
Calgary, Alberta
Casa Mayflower
After visiting Los Cabos over several years, we fell in love with the place and it became our favourite vacation spot. It was not surprising then that we decided to build our vacation home here and we chose the beautiful Puerto Los Cabos development. We bought our lot and our friend advised us to check out MarCor Master Builders. We did and Martin showed us some of his work and promised to remain within budget.
We did not hesitate to go with them and true to their word they remained within budget and surpassed our expectation. We have a beautiful home we are very proud of. We have since met other clients that MarCor Masters built for and without exception they are one very happy group of people.
I am very happy we went with MarCor Masters and I recommend them highly to you. You will join a group of very happy MarCor Masters family for that is what we are.
The Aganaba´s
Dawson Creek, British Columbia
Villa 5-502 Hacienda
We recently purchased a ‘penthouse’ unit in Hacienda Beach Club & Residences in Cabo San Lucas and it was a blank, boring slate. Martin, Juan and their amazing crew transformed our home into one of the show places of the whole complex! Visitors and guests have been left literally speechless, the unit more than lives up to our fabulous views of Land’s End and Medano Beach! Their unique ideas will no doubt be copied by many!
Despite Hacienda’s noise by-laws and constraints on construction, Marcor Master came through on time and within budget. This is not the first home we have had transformed by Martin and Juan – they also transformed our condo in Cabo’s Villa La Estancia so that we were able to sell it within days of completion when no other homes were moving during the down turn (swine flu, market woes, etc a couple of years back).
We also had the pleasure of living in one of Martin’s custom homes in Calgary, Alberta and when it came time to move, again, we had no problem selling in a difficult market as the quality of construction and outstanding attention to detail set our home apart from all others on the market.
We will be using Marcor Master’s services again and highly recommend them, especially to any ‘gringos’ moving to Mexico for the first time who value not only excellent service and outstanding product, but peace of mind.
Please feel free to contact us and we would be happy to show off our unit!
The Legg´s
Kelowna, British Columbia
Casa Joya Escandida
We are in our new home Joya Escandida. What a wonderful place to spend time alone and enjoying with friends. Thanks to Juan and Mart for building our Mexican home to elegant and non-compromising standards. The “design is in the details” is a great slogan for one of the best home builders in the Baja. They build a home with quality, design and wow factor! Gail and I wonder through the home and see new things on a regular basis. The attention to all the details could only be done by true professionals. The value for dollar is excellent with Marcor Masters. We were confident through the whole building process. Peace of mind building in Mexico can be achieved when you choose Marcor Masters.
Thank-you Marcor,
The Heaver´s
South Surrey, British Columbia
Casa 73
Harriet and I want to thank you (MarCor Masters) for the outstanding job you have accomplished in completing our beautiful home in Puerto Los Cabos. Many of the cost estimates came in lower than projected, and equally as important, the completion date was met. We especially appreciate your suggestions to enhance the systems (mechanical /electrical/ plumbing) to insure trouble free operations.
Please feel free to have any prospective clients contact us and we will be happy to give them a tour of our home.
The Zaretsky´s
Santa Monica, California
Villa Sophia
It’s still hard to believe that what once was a dream has been turned into reality. The house that you built for us is everything, and more than, we had expected. We just want to tell you how much we appreciate all your efforts in realizing our dream.
Your insistence on creating a residence that takes advantages of our building site, blends into the environment, and speaks to the quality on design, craftsmanship, and materials delights us every day. We appreciate all the design suggestions that you made along the way.
We were told building a home in Mexico could be a frustrating or even unpleasant experience. Not with you — the journey from taking our desires and ideas from rough sketches to the day we moved in has been a real joy.
The following have really impressed us. Weekly detailed and accurate expense accounting reports. Weekly picture gallery of construction progress. Extensive use of internet communication to make selections of furniture, tiles, cabinet design etc. The ease in which we were able to get hold of you if we had any questions or concerns. Your relentless pursuing of the best quality and price for each item purchased. The design ideas that you have brought forward from day one were always very positive and made the project into the spectacular home it is today. We are also grateful that the total construction cost was kept under proposed budget.
Needless to say, because we were so satisfied with our working relationship with your company we have already referred your services to couple of our friends. Speaking to them they are also satisfied with the way your company is constructing their homes. We will always recommend MarCor Masters to our friends and acquaintances.
Furthermore, the positive experience that we had with MarCor Masters has let us purchase a second lot for which we are already designing building plans. Of course, MarCor Masters are the ones who will once again build for us yet another magnificent home.
We owe a great deal of thanks to you MarCor Masters, both Martin and Juan have shown a very professional, knowledgeable and caring approach to our project.
You exceeded our expectations on all levels!
The M.D.
West Vancouver, BC, Canada
Casa Tranquilo
My home is now completed and I must say, Martin and Marcor Masters came through for me in a big way. He delivered what he promised…actually exceeding all my expectations. I could not be any happier with my new home!
I feel Martin put the same kind of thought and effort into my home as he would his own. Throughout the whole process of building, furnishing and decorating, MarCor paid attention to the smallest details…so I didn’t have to. The whole process was enjoyable and in the end, all I had to do was bring a suitcase and move right in!
The O.D.
Omaha, Nebraska
Casa Larrabee
We purchased our Fundadores lot in late 2007 and spent the entire next year interviewing Mexican builders. Without exception, not one would give us any idea of our construction costs. Enter Martin Siegen! Immediately we felt comfortable working on a cost “plus” basis and we liked the advantages of a Styrofoam house. Additionally, the concept of the partnership with Juan Corral sounded like a winning combination. It was also impressive that Martin would be able to buy materials, furniture, and other decorative items at a reduced cost.
Construction began and each week we received invoices along with pictures showing the latest progress. Both Martin and Juan have an excellent eye for design and after consulting with us, frequently made changes in the original architectural plan to enhance the beauty and functionality of our home. They also cheerfully include every special request from us.
Our finished home is exquisite and the beauty is truly in the details. Many thanks go to Martin and Juan. You are definitely the “Dream Team”.
The Larrabee´s
San Ramon, California
Casa Lucazzi
I am a long time resident and business owner in Cabo so I know my way around this town. It has been a pleasure having my house built by a company that knows what they’re doing. I have appreciated the advice Martin and Juan gave and their ability to take my dream and create a spectacular home. It is clear to me they cared about the quality of my home as much as I do. MarCor Masters is building a stellar reputation that is well deserved.
Thanks guys.
B. Dannels
Cabo San Lucas, BCS
Casa 25
I along with my wife, sister and brother-in-law just want to thank you for the great job you did on our house with the kitchen remodel, complete custom interior paint job and the exquisite interior decorating and furnishings. When we purchased this 4,000 sq.ft. home in the El Encanto de La Laguna Subdivision, it was like a blank sheet of paper and we had no idea how to get it set up and ready to start enjoying it, then we met you… After seeing your personal incredible home in Puerto Los Cabos and discussed pricing for our job we were sold.
You did a great job of redesigning our kitchen and doubling the size, new cabinetry to match the old, huge breakfast bar with accent lighting, matching tiles and granite. It turned out beautifully and made the housework 100% easier. I asked to have the house painted, you gave us a reasonable price to do so, however we got way more than expected with Venetian marble plaster walls, faux paint throughout, different themes for every room, not the typical tan walls with white ceilings… The furniture, art and chazki’s that you selected are amazing. We were truly blown away with the whole package… All this for a good price and on budget with very little supervision from us.
We now have one of the nicest homes in our subdivision thanks to you…
We will recommend you to our friends and family for any future work in Cabo, and we look forward to working with you on our next project in Puerto Los Cabos.
Regards,
The Cairncross
San Diego, CA
Casa Esmeraldo
Martin, we cannot thank you enough for the job on our condo remodel that you completed on time and on budget.
As you know, Ellen and I debated for years about what should be done and by turning it all over to you it eliminated all the conflict for us. I am sure this fact also made it go much better and faster for you and your crew. The colours, accessories and furniture blended beautifully and fit in great with our furnishings we kept.
My brother, Dave, and his wife Karen are enjoying using it as it feels brand new. They of course are in no hurry for it to sell. If the recession turns around, hopefully we can do something else together again as this has been the easiest project out of the last 6 we have done.
You are the best for gringos who are not sure what they want and cannot be here to track the progress of their project.
Thanks again,
The Woolley´s
Bozeman, Montana
Casa Bella Vida
To whom it may concern;
Tannia and I met Martin Siegen after our San Jose, Puerto Los Cabos home construction was underway and stalled in 2008. He and his team have worked tirelessly on our project until recent completion.
Martin’s attention to detail and meticulous preparation and planning is only matched by his fastidious compulsion to perfection. He is a master in his own business and work, probably unmatched in excellence anywhere in North America.
He, his colleague and partner Juan Corral are able to interpret the desires of the owners and complete the work in their perfected neat manner and style. They have very intuitive ideas and concepts that are always practical and frequently save time and money. Their workers are excellent and have been with them for years and are very hardworking, loyal and honest.
It has been a pleasure to work with MarCor Masters and experience their enthusiasm, integrity and desire to satisfy us as somewhat “particular” home owners. If we ever build again we will do it with this team.
In appreciation,
E. Hecht
Bellingham, WA
Casa Bella Vida
To anyone considering building in Cabo, Martin Siegen kindly agreed to pick up our troubled project before the obra negra was fully completed. We feel very fortunate and thank God that we met Martin at the right time. Martin is a very talented project coordinator gifted with the ability of clear vision for the full potential of a project. From the onset he assisted us in making small but significant changes and choices that have made a brilliant difference.
When decisions had to be made, he gave us his input but it was always our decision. After a while I learned to fully trust his advice as he was right 99% of time due to his vast life time experience in the field. Throughout the project Martin was our advocate, advising us of ways we could do something in a less expensive way and watching our budget. He spent many hours finding the best deals possible for us. In many cases we got higher quality materials at a fraction of the originally cost. Martin is a perfectionist by nature and the attention to detail is obvious throughout the house. We trusted Martin whole heartedly not only with our project but with our check book as we gave him signing rights on our Mexican bank accounts. Bills and invoices were presented weekly on time.
When it came time to furnish and decorate the house, he gave us access to prices that are unheard of in the furniture market. He provided us the opportunity to choose from every level of quality, style and pricing. We did all this through the internet, which could have been a very scary proposition, but having learned to trust Martin’s experience and advice we moved forward. Here again, he was invaluable, patiently answering my myriad of e-mails, allowing us to make our own choices, but guiding us along the way to make sure we did not make costly mistakes.
It is evident that Martin put his heart and soul into our house as it is beyond our family’s expectations. If we ever do this again, we would not hesitate to let Martin guide our project. It would be a mistake to choose anyone else. As a bonus we have had the pleasure to get to know Martin and Cindy on a personal level. They have been most gracious and hospitable during our trips to Cabo and continue to assist us in many ways that are not part of their job description.
T. Hecht
Bellingham, WA
Casa de Cinco Amigos
Hi Martin, to say we were shocked when we arrived and saw the house is an understatement. It’s magnificent! Judging by the pictures you were sending weekly we knew it would be nice but until you see it for real you can’t imagine how wonderful it really is. Everything is perfect. We all own other properties but never have any of us been able to just walk in to a home completely furnished, decorated, and ready to live in. I want to thank you and your team (and Cindy) for handling every detail that makes this CASA the best we could ever dream of. The workmanship, design and landscaping really enhance the beautiful setting of the Sea, Marina and nearby community. If you ever need a recommendation for another future home owner please call me anytime. I will be your best salesperson. Thanks from the partners and myself for a job well done.
P.S. It’s going to be almost impossible to sell this place now that we all had a chance to experience the beauty of this place. Looks like we will be neighbors for quite some time.
The Lombardo´s
Pennsylvania
Casa Evviva
It is with unbridled enthusiasm that we recommend MarCor Masters as the premier construction company in the Los Cabos area.
Our very first home building experience was preceded with some trepidation. After viewing the finished casa of Martin and Cindy Siegen, in Cabo Del Sol, we knew this is what we wanted for ourselves. A narrow awesome view lot was previously purchased with mega boulders and steep terrain. The site preparation involved several months of excavation, machine work, and multiple truck loads of rock and soil transfer to carve out the base of a three story masterpiece. We were challenged by architect and design changes as the project progressed. The building process was not within our perceived budget and timeline: nevertheless, the finished property was beyond our expectations. Material and labour costs containment was foremost, however, quality was never sacrificed and all accounts payable were supported by invoice and reviewed for accuracy before payment. Social security was paid in a timely manner and the construction was always in compliance with the city codes, as well as, the requirements of the local developer.
The onsite architect, Miguel Angel, was pleasantly available and attentive to questions and helped us understand the building process. Even now several months after completion, he remains accessible. Martin Siegen has superb communication skills, experience, impeccable construction and design ability, and has a vast knowledge of producing a quality home. Juan Corral’s background and actions inspires confidence and his warranted production is accompanied by a smile with a usual twinkle in his eye.
The MarCor Master team is innovative, dedicated, creative, honest, and accountable.
We confidently recommend them for any construction project and would be delighted to share our experience.
The Anderson´s
Tucoma, WA
Casa Esplandida
My wife and I have undertaken several home construction projects in our lifetimes including two most recently in Cabo in which we employed two different contractors. The first project, a simple renovation that should have been straightforward quite easily represents the most frustrating experience we have ever had. If we could turn back the clock and not proceed with the project we would do so without hesitation. Martin was hired for the second project, a complete turn key construction in Puertos Los Cabos. The difference in the manner in which these projects were completed was astounding. As promised, Martin delivered a property unsurpassed in quality and detail and did so within budget and on schedule. Through his detailed quotes, progress reports and impeccable communication Martin demonstrated time and time again he is an exception when it comes to building in Cabo.
If we ever part with the masterpiece that Martin has provided the easiest choice we would have is the builder of our next home. We have seen the worst and now that we have experienced the best, there is simply no alternative.
D. Vanderwerf
Union, Ontario Canada
Casa C
Corral Custom Builders constructed our new home in Puerto Los Cabos. Juan Corral’s involvement required not only his specialty skills in construction, but management of subcontractors and coordination of the project’s multiple parts.
From the beginning, Juan was a true professional. His creativity and skill were outstanding. He completed the project in a timely manner and, more importantly, his work was of the highest. He was always available and paid close attention to details, frequently suggesting changes that consistently proved to be beneficial to the project. Having built homes in the past, we can say, without any reservations, that Corral Custom Builders is by far the most reliable and thorough construction company with which we have ever worked. We would be happy to use them on future projects and intended to do so.
Very truly yours,
The Cavallero´s
Oakland, CA
Casa Bonita
My wife and I arrived from Canada on Feb 4th to take possession of our house and see it for the first time since late December, and were astonished to see the transformation from a construction site to the finished product.
As my wife moved from room to room, all she could say was “Oh my God, Oh my God”
The house was amazing. I could not believe how great it looked. Everything was perfect, right down to the landscaping.
We could not be happier. Martin, Juan and their crew of workers did a fantastic job.
We are so happy with the results.When we first started talking about building, we gave martin a few ideas of our own, but really let him decide how to pull it all together, and WOW look at the results
We have been in the house now for two weeks, and everything works, and we are loving our home more every day.
If you are serious about building in Mexico, you MUST talk to Martin first. He made the whole process so easy, and trouble free. As a “gringo” , I would never have undertaken to build in Mexico, if I had to do it with with anyone else.
THANK YOU ! THANK YOU ! THANK YOU
The Cyr´s
Victoria, BC
