A good remodel contractor has 4 qualities
1. Is Honest
2. Has Expertise and Experience
3. Has a Good Team
4. With Reasonable Pricing
Arsen, of Bay Remodels has all 4 and was the reason the bathroom and bathroom remodel turned out so well, and within budget.
First, he is honest. Many times he talked me out of materials and extra things that would've made the job too expensive. When I mentioned wanting to have the whole house interior painted, he shopped quotes and sent the first guy away, saying he was way too expensive.
He has many connections from his many years in the business and found great pricing for all the materials, including the flooring, the tiles, and fixtures.
Second, he has many years of experience and expertise. He knows exactly what is needed, what is involved, and how to guide you through the remodel process. He talked me out of the flooring I first picked saying it was old fashioned.
He was right and the beautiful flooring he helped me picked gets lots of compliments. Also, whenever something unexpected came up, because of his experience, he figured out what was needed and made sure it happened.
When I was trying to pick wall paint colors I felt totally overwhelmed. He had learned how to pick primary and accent wall colors and advised me which walls to make the accent walls and how to pick the paint colors. It was a big relief to be able to rely on him to oversee the whole project.
Third, through his many years in the business and he intolerance for bad workmanship, he has an amazing team that works for him. Trust me, you could hire workmen separately, and it will cost you a LOT. Having Bay Remodels arrange all the sub jobs on the remodel was so much cheaper, and stress free. I knew whoever he used would be expert at their job and reasonably priced...he made sure of it.
First, he assigned a foreman, Emilio to be my main contact for the whole job. Whenever I had a question, or concern, Emilio was right there to reassure me or take care of the problem.
His tile team was just amazing, fast, and creative. For any portion of the job, he has the perfect person at the best price. At one point we needed a pocket door installed in the bedroom, which is not an easy endeavor. His guy was amazing, fast, and so reasonable.
Fourth, he treats you like he would want to be treated as a customer. Many times he either sent away a subcontractor when their pricing was too high, or he pressured them to lower their prices when he felt it was too high.
Toward the end of the project, he saved enough of the materials to redo the hallway bathroom, and he did not even charge me, but simply had the subcontractor do it as a side job. But then the wall paper turned out to be a nightmare to get off, and he stepped back in and took care of everything and still did not charge me.
When I remodel the downstairs bathroom, Bay Remodels will be my go to company. read more