Micah and his team weren't the cheapest, but they came well reviewed from my neighbors. I needed them to perform a masonry project on a house I had just purchased, so I did need to pinch my pennies, but wanted someone qualified. My walkway and front steps weren't built right the first time, so I didn't want to find myself in the same position a year down the road.
Why Champion?
*Flexibility*
The quote was broken down line item by line item, at my request. Since it exceeded my budget, I offered to do the demolition myself if he'd take that off the final price tag. He did so with no negotiation.
*Convenience*
I'd just been through a move, but hadn't had much time in my own house yet. In fact, I was out of town when I called and scheduled Micah and his team to give me a quote. He swung by and drew up the plans based only on our conversation and hit his quoted price without going over. Well he did have to increase the total project by $64 because they needed to add more crusheron, but that's only because the previous contractor had used none when compacting the soil! It was an outdoor project, so they worked when I was out of town and didn't interrupt when I was in town.
*Communication*
Missy at the front office was able to tell me when the guys would show up, answer questions, and always responded the same day. This was a multi-day project, and she told me each time I should expect them. She also contacted me about my satisfaction when the job was complete, before charging my card.
*Professionalism*
These guys showed up on a Saturday to get the job ready so the concrete could be poured on Monday. They did this because I was going out of town for Thanksgiving and I wanted to be there to make sure the walkway was built the way we expected since it has a curve. Additionally, part of the project that I asked to do myself was adding drainage from my gutter spout, under the new walkway, and down the hill. I bought the materials and got started doing my part when Nelson pointed out that the materials I chose wouldn't withstand the pressure from the concrete. He wrote me a list for new materials so I could get the right parts from Home Depot and helped me do it correctly -- mind you this had been removed from their end of the contract. Genuine class. The workers were very understanding when my 2 year old daughter stuck her hands in their finished cement project.
*Quality*
I asked Micah to build me the same steps I already had, but correctly -- no 10.5" steps, no eroding walkway, and all to match my current stoop with stone and stucco. It looks great! They cleaned up their mess and mine and replaced the dirt covered slope of my yard with matching mulch. A week later it's like they were never here, except I now have a new walkway and steps.
*Price*
Although I could have spent less and gotten less, any stone mason or cement company was more. If you're not looking for a company with a $5,000 minimum charge for a project, this is the best. Certainly better than a general contractor or handyman.
Overall, I'm satisfied with every portion of this project and highly endorse this company and Micah. read more