"We had met with a couple of contractors on our bathroom renovation. Since this bathroom is for our office we went upscale with marble and Restoration Hardware vanity and other premium accouterments. The original contractor we were considering had a stance that was "my way or the highway" and would respond to any question on pricing or cost breakdown with "that is the price". Furthermore his quote was only a "guesstimate" - leaving the door open for additional fees and charges at every bump in the road. Brother & Brother came in around the same price, but it was a fixed price and they kept their word.  A separate electrical box, a fancy shower drain and marble bench, even some dumb stuff that the city inspector wanted was all taken care of as part of the project price. Workmanship from these guys was never an issue, their crew are artisans, These fellows are top-notch and the job got done quicker than promised (probably the first time this has happened in contractor history!). Also the first time my wife and I did not argue about remodeling work. I only hesitate to recommend Brother & Brother as I need them not to be too busy for our kitchen remodel! "
"The plumbers and contractors did an excellent job. It was a long and big project. They were on top of the game for the work that was done. They went the extra mile to resolve problems and issues that occurred. "
"We hired Shefer Builder to remodel our recently purchased condo. The project consisted of installing recessed lights, remodeling a bathroom and building a new closet. I am very pleased with the effort they (primarily their office manager, Natali) put in to make sure that all the necessary documents were in place so that the project could be approved by our HOA. I spoke to 7 contractors trying to get proposals and the documents required by the HOA. Three contractors backed out before giving me a proposal, one had messed up documents, one kept trying to upsell me, one seemed very inexperienced, and one provided a bid that seemed like a lowball bid. Shefer was professional in the bid process and the project was completed at the cost that I expected. I was impressed that for each facet of the project, i.e., electrical, tile, plumbing, painting, carpentry, a specialized crew was working on that facet. The quality of the work was excellent and Yani kept on top of the project to make sure that everything was done correctly. I appreciate that working in a condo and around HOA requirements is not easy. Shefer did a great job in completing the project with essentially no complaints from the neighbors or the HOA. Iâ m very happy with the experience of working with Shefer Builders."
"Visionary Home Remodeling recently remodeled our basement. We sent a quotes to 4 contractors and decided to go with this company and we are so glad about it because they did an excellent job. Tal was our project manager and he was perfect, he listened to us all the time, all our requests or questions. His crew was also great, they are hard and responsible workers. The project was finished within promised time, the price was OK and we are satisfied with our new basement. Great contractor, my cousin will also hire Visionary Home Remodeling, he just saw my basement!!"
"Of the several contractors I requested bids from, ABA Construction was the only one who addressed all my issues in their bid. Abraham and Joseph were very easy to work with, very professional, and their bid was quite reasonable. Their workmanship is outstanding... the deck is beautiful. They completed the project well within the timeline we agreed on, and were good about communicating with me on a daily basis about progress and issues. I would highly recommend them to anyone in my area. All my neighbors are jealous of my beautiful new balcony deck!"
"This contractor accepted the job, which another contractor refused because it was too small. Everything was done professionally, including a signed contract, high-grade materials, and a pleasing result. "
"Very good people to work with. They take the time to review the construction steps with you and are open to feedback. Their crew works cleanly and are professional at all times. They are very efficient at what they do, and offer a great value for the quality of service they provide. They are very knowledgeable, and can handle any repairs or remodeling projects that you might have. Will definitely hire them again with any remodeling projects that I don’t feel comfortable doing myself. They SHOULD be your first choice when choosing a contractor."
"The quality of work is excellent. We remodeled our bathrooms and replaced all the doors and cabinets in the house. Eric and team worked very fast and met the timeline provided. Extremely happy with how everything looks. We met 5 contractors before hiring Eric and it was an easy decision. We will definitely continue using Eric in our future kitchen remodel and would happily recommend him to our friends and family. "
"Great bathroom renovation thanks to 6 Remodeling! They are very well experienced and the suggestions they offer are amazing. I am very glad I listened to what they had to say because the end results came out perfect. I now have a up to date bathroom that is a great addition to my home. Will be calling for my kitchen since the work done was great!"
"Ryan and his team did an outstanding job, they build us a complicated, large based home, and we are very pleased with their work, and we will definitely use them again and again. "
"After meeting with Guy i decided to hire Genesis Home Remodeling for my masters bedroom & bathroom renovation. The work was done according to to the plan and I am very happy with the my new master suite. Guy was responsive and attentive and handled this project professionally. We already talked about other work in the future and I am looking forward to work with them again. Thank you for your great work"
" I was at a point with my house where either I needed to sell it "as is" because it needed so much work, or dive in and remodel the entire house. Such an undertaking was overwhelming for me due to lack of experience doing such a project. With Mike's creative suggestions and ability to guide according to budget requirements, I have a brand new house that I am proud of, and the confidence that the investment will more than pay off in the value of the house. He and his team were very enjoyable to work with, completed everything on time, surpassing expectations. My neighbors were so impressed with the kitchen they hired him the next week to duplicate what had been done in my house!"
"The project took longer than I had anticipated. Henning, his employees and subcontractors were very pleasant to work with."
"Process went very well. The challenging part was staying home during construction mostly due to my husbandâ s poor health. Guy was my project manager and he was very helpful, him and the whole crew were very kind and respectful of our situation and did there best to complete our project in a timely manner and with the list interruption, I was always kept informed with the next step. We are very happy with the final results and quality of the work, Decor Builders was our first choice and we will totally recommend them to anyone to work with. Thank you for being so patient and thoughtful and complete our project on the best side!"
"Ron met with me to review my landscaping project and we agreed upon the fee to move ahead with a design. His design and ideas for trees and plants were very good and the finished product was great."
For remodeling and other large-scale home projects, hiring a general contractor can make the difference between a chaotic and stressful waste of time and a hassle-free experience. They are a "jack of all trades" who make sure a job is completed on-time and within budget. They hire and manage subcontractors, pull permits, buy materials, and handle issues related to liability and warranties.
While it's important to get quotes from at least 3 contractors before hiring anyone and to watch out for warning signs (for example, if they request the entire payment upfront), it can be equally as important to make sure they are nearby. Contractors in your area can negotiate better prices for materials and labor, can source local materials, and typically know your area's code requirements.
When you start to interview candidates, here are some questions you should ask:
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