Nick has been called "Super Nick" on here, and I think that it is a bit short of the reality: He is…read morefreaking MAGICAL. Harry Potter was good, but Nick Kovscek doesn't need a wand and an owl to transform things. If you're like me, you want a balanced review that has the good and the bad in there so that you know the pitfalls of what you're going to get into. I don't find review that just blows sunshine all the way through particularly helpful. I hate to let you down, but I don't have anything that I can say that is bad about Nick. I'm sorry. He's really just that good. Here's our story: We had an early 1970s condo with a galley kitchen with a wall between the living room and the kitchen dining area. We wanted to open up the wall to make a "pass through" but really wanted something more open. Unfortunately it was a load bearing wall. To accomplish this it was going to have to be a post and beam arrangement with a wrap to give it a clean modern Pacific Northwest feel. We wanted Pental quartz counters and large format tile back-splash. Our flooring was contracted through someone else, but we needed someone to come in and handle all the rest of it - cabinets, recessed lighting, cabinet hardware, tile work, wall removal, post+beam, faucet, appliance installation, etc. I had already purchased a decent chunk of the materials, but lacked any capacity to do the work. Knowing just enough to be dangerous, I was interviewing to find someone to open up this place and make it a showpiece modern kitchen that my new bride and I could enjoy and feel comfortable entertaining people. I had set a fairly high bar with expectations. Unfortunately that caviar taste with lumpfish budget thing... Nick was one of six contractors that bid the job, and he came in solidly in the middle. Our quantitative factors were just like yours: money and time. Our qualitative factors were the same as yours: honesty, punctuality and thoughtfulness. My desire (need) to save money was an imperative, but this is also the main room in our living space, and it couldn't be half-arsed. All of the stars aligned for Nick to win the bid, and we were off and running. Boy was it a lucky match-up! Our cabinets were delayed in delivery and Nick worked his schedule such that he could accommodate our remodel. He was incredibly flexible and as the project got underway, it came to pass that he was impeccably clean, mindful of our space and happy to accommodate changes. His billing is transparent and his pricing absolutely fair. His communication was good and he was always on top of ordering the items that I hadn't already purchased. As our project unfolded, Nick proved himself to be incredibly trustworthy, a solid worker with an incredible ethic and a dedication to make sure that things aren't just done right, but done *perfectly*. There were a couple of places where there were mistakes that were made, or spots that weren't exacting. Instead of coming up with a goofy workaround and hiding the error, he came to me and showed me exactly what was wrong and told me how he would fix it. An example was that there was a tiny misalignment in one of the cabinets. If it had been left undone, I doubt anyone could have seen it after project completion. Instead, he showed me and fixed it. Another was that the refrigerator delivered had a slight bow in the sides and wouldn't fit into the cabinet that he built. If the refrigerator had been to the specs that were published, Nick's cabinet would have been a perfect glove. Instead of forcing the square peg/round hole, Nick reconfigured the cabinetry and re-trimmed it so that no one could possibly tell. The man is amazing. While you read through this review, you may be thinking "This review is too over the top." Yeah, well, it isn't over the top enough. You want the truth? Email me. Call me. I've got an hour to tell you all the wonderful things that he's done and the money he has saved us. Hopefully he will put before and after pictures of our project on his website because they should tell you everything you need to know. There may be someone out there that doesn't think that he's the best damn thing hitting a nail, but you are going to be hard pressed to find them. Nick is the real deal that is going to make your project blow your mind. If he can't make your repair, renovation or remodel off the charts, he'll be the first to tell you. He is going to be coming back to our home to be remodeling both of our bathrooms, and I have him set in the phone for any kind of repair, or fix that might come down the pike. As a matter of fact, he has a key to our home, and he's welcome to use it any time. My recommendation is so strong that I would go so far as to say that you should schedule your projects around his availability. Finding someone with the integrity and know-how that Nick Kovscek has is tough. Hiring him to make your project shine is one of the easiest decisions you're going to make.

I could not ask for a better experience than working with Nick. You never really know what to…read moreexpect when you find a company through Yelp, but I was glad that I did. He is very professional and thorough, immediately understanding my vision for my kitchen renovation and making it happen (while still helping to keep my costs down on a limited budget.) I had another contractor decide that certain parts of my project were too small to be worth their time, but Nick was more than happy to take care of them and all of the additional requests that we added on to the scope of the project. We're already planning a bathroom addition and will definitely be calling Nick back out for that.

Worked with them on a custom home for a client and it was a great experience. The communication…read morewas excellent, the attention to detail was refreshing and quality of their work was great. Dave was always working for us to make sure we were getting the best pricing and value and Charlene was very through in her billing and invoicing. Could not have been more pleased with Collin Home.

Collin Homes pays attention to detail to make sure your project is completed with the highest…read morestandards. They are loyal and honest. Would highly recommend them for your new construction or home projects.

Contacted Zelaya Jr Painting through project quoting on the Yelp. When deciding on the…read morecontractor, I based my choice on price sands professionalism. I made the right choice. We repainted my front door, side lights and Shutters, restoration of a very large deck which included sanding, pressure washing, repairing broken slats and then staining and also pressure washed the chimney.

We got four quotes for an interior painting project and decided to go with Zelaya Jr because their…read morerate was competitive and they could start on the project the next day. They also responded to my Yelp project request very quickly. They completed the work on time (even a day early), the team was courteous and professional, and the quality of their work is great. They listened to direction well, and corrected any issues that arose (they put back a light fixture in the wrong place and moved it after we pointed it out). I feel they knew what they were doing and the best products to use. They covered our flooring and elements that were not getting painted to prevent damage and I can't find any paint spills or smudges anywhere. Our project also involved a lot of wallpaper removal. I was nervous about this because if the wallpaper is not removed correctly the wall can be damaged or leftover wallpaper glue can cause the new paint not to adhere correctly. But it seems they did a great job with that part too. They communicated well with us via text. We weren't able to check on the project in person every day so they sent photos and details on progress. I plan to use them again for additional painting projects.

I called Mr. Cox to paint my bathroom. Mr.Cox painting turn out very well. I really appreciate Mr…read more Cox.

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These guys are great. Punctual, friendly, knowledgeable…read moreand smart. They were helpful with my insurance claim and very willing to answer all questions I had. My roof was completed 2 days after I picked the shingle color. They even fixed my previously dented gutter and painted the vent pipes! Highly recommend

My husband & I are from California. We had a rental in Jacksonville, NC. In September 2018…read moreHurricane Florence hit; our home did not flood but was badly damaged, eg: roof damage, collapsed interior ceilings, etc. The damage to homes caused by Florence was extensive in our area and my husband & I realized supplies and contractors would be in short supply. So, we made the decision to pack up our Ford pickup w/tools and supplies along with our 26' RV trailer in tow, and 2 dogs, we drove from San Diego, CA to Jacksonville, NC in 5 days to meet up with our claims adjustor. We looked like the Beverly Hillbillies. After several days of cleanup and hearing discouraging reports that supplies and contractors were in short supply, our ray of light and hope emerged when we met Carey, the owner of Under One Roof Construction. I had seen him drive up to inspect the roof across the street from us. My husband & I made it a point to talk with him to see if he could help us out. We immediately took a liking to Carey. Knowledgeable. Easy going. Established family business. Carey, gave us a reasonable roof estimate; we gave him the job. Carey brought out his roofing crew, some who had been with him over 10 years; you could tell how they instinctively worked together. They installed a new beautiful roof. He and his crew were very professional. They picked up all their construction mess and used a magnetized roller to pick up any roofing nails in their work area. We were quite impressed w/their roof competency, products, and warranty that we asked Carey if he had a construction crew who could help us with the damaged interior work. Carey, again, came through; he worked us in to his VERY tight schedule. So, we contracted w/him for the interior damage caused by Florence, including interior sheetrock tear down, installing new insulation, rehung new sheetrock on the ceilings, interior priming and painting, etc. Carey and his crews did all the big stuff. We are forever grateful. 3 months of exhaustive labor took its toll on my husband (70 yrs old) and myself (64 yrs old). The events that led up and followed with Carey coming to our aid was literally an answered prayer; a small miracle. In addition to Carey, we recognized several small miracles during our Florence trip including our drive back home when our truck broke down in Anniston, AL a week before Christmas Eve....but that's another adventure, for another day.

Jackson Construction built my son's house. A construction loan, based on the company's estimate,…read morewas obtained from a local bank. Construction loan funds are disbursed based on the percentage of completion of various tasks. This builder's contract was an "estimate", which meant that regardless of how badly the cost was estimated, the "estimate" number was irrelevant and immaterial. Whenever he wanted a payment he just sent a bill and wanted payment within a certain number of days. So there was no real concern about the customer or the funding of the process. The dwelling ended up costing about 40% higher than the "estimate", was about 6 months later than the initially indicated date, and getting everything finished was a tedious, laborious, irritating endeavor. If you don't want to make a decision that will irritate you for the life of your mortgage, I suggest you look elsewhere for a builder.

Amazing construction team that really goes above and beyond expectations. I only wish they would…read moreshow their work more so people could see the great things they do.

Chris Gresham bought a Wine Mate from Vinotemp and wont pay his bill. He claimed fraud with the…read morecredit card company so the credit company gave them back the money. We have proof he ordered it, and proof of delivery. Pay your bill! He wont answer his phone. I would think twice before using this company. If this is how they treat their vendors imagine being a customer. YIKES.

Recently, my husband and I wanted to expand our home. We live in a one story home and have always…read morewanted to add a partial second floor with a loft. As it turns out, searching for an honest, reliable General Contractor proved harder than I had imagined. We recieved so many quotes that just didn't seem fair....then we met with Chris Gresham, owner of CJG Construction. We told him of our hesitations and troubles and he reassured us that he would give us an honest quote. Not only was his quote fair, he was also willing to work with us in any way to achieve what we wanted. The addition was done quickly and professionally at a price we could afford! I'm so impressed by the service we received I'm doing my best to recommend CJG Construction to the greater Charlotte community. If and when we need any other additions or home remodeling I know who I'm calling!!