Our experience with Sterling Works in remodeling and updating our bathrooms was thoroughly positive. Philip provided valuable advice and helpful suggestions about the project. He pointed us toward the suppliers we needed to contact and gave clear, careful instructions about what we should get and how we should proceed. He was resourceful in helping us generate ideas about what we wanted and in steering us toward what was feasible. He was also punctual in his meetings with us, as were his employees who did the work. What he said he would do, he did. His employees did great work. They were professional, courteous, and skillful in their work; no, more than skillful, they were artistic craftsmen who took pride in producing aesthetically pleasing work. They came and left on time, treated our house and furnishings with respect, properly disposed of the old materials and fittings, and created minimal intrusion while they were here. We are very pleased with Philip and the folks who work with him at Sterling Works. read more

I hired Sterling works for a renovation of a large screened porch and deck, as well as to replace my front porch, several smaller jobs inside the house, including a bathroom update and some restoration on the original pine floors in my 1920s home. Phil with Sterling works was punctual, reliable, and down to Earth from our first meeting. He is very experienced and had good ideas about the project and made suggestions to save me money, not just trying to get me to spend more on the project. His crew were all very professional and never left a mess, always courteous. The project had some delays with permitting, and the need for changes in the architect's designs, but he helped work through these, as well as insuring I was fully satisfied with the work in the end. I love my new screened porch, and get tons on compliments on how nice it looks! Not only did Sterling Works do a great job, Phil was great to work with, and is a genuinely nice person, who you can really trust- hard to find in a contractor! read more

I recently purchased a home in the Emory area and had a list of projects that needed attention. I turned to nextdoor.com for some "organic" referrals for reliable contractors. This is how I was first introduced to Philip Trapkin and Sterling Works. Not only have they provided great and reliable work, but when I informed Philip that I might have a mold problem, he referred me to another really great and reasonable company that remedied the situation. I have been completely satisfied with the quality of this company's work, their communication is clear and timely and they have provided a great sounding board for troubleshooting various remodeling options. I plan on using them for all my house projects moving forward and will enthusiastically add my voice to the chorus of positive reviews read more

Working with Sterling Works was a delight and I would highly recommend them. Philip walked me through the whole process and helped me make good decisions every step of the way. He worked with me to achieve what I wanted. The result is a master suite addition for my parents that is gorgeous and functional. It really blows people away. It allows aging in place but but looks like it has always been part of the house. You can't tell the difference between the original wood floors and the new one. The workers were on site when Philip told me they'd be there and they did outstanding work. Philip made the stressful process of going through construction as painless and enjoyable as possible. If you want personal service and attention to detail, use Sterling Works. read more

After interviewing three 5-star rated contractors for our 850 square foot deck addition, we picked Philip. We liked his enthusiasm and attitude. Philip is committed to leaving the customer pleased. He is extremely conscientious about keeping material costs down, keeping the job site clean, and putting together a very high quality finished product. What I am most pleased with on our project are the design characteristics and the quality of the build. Philip put a lot of thought into the project before he started and it shows. The way our project is designed yielded a finished product that looks A+. The "oohs" and "ahhs" of our friends and neighbors second our opinion. The craftsmanship with which it was put together assures us it will last a very long time. read more

We definitely recommend Sterling Works for a home remodel/addition. We were a family of four living in a 2BR home, and Philip and his team at Sterling Works helped us expand and live much more comfortably. We added a bedroom, master suite and a beautiful screen porch. The craftsmanship and attention to detail are more than we could have imagined! Philip was also very accommodating with our schedule and in response to the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic worked with us to get a bedroom finished and ready to live in ahead of schedule. We highly recommend Sterling Works for your project! read more

Philip and I worked together on a project for a very detail oriented customer. He was the general contractor doing a large amount of interior and exterior remodeling as well as correcting the damage from areas we had to restore. He specializes in the highest quality of work, his employees and subcontractors are artisans, producing invisible joints in stain grade trim and custom built in cabinets, and exterior features that could be in a Southern Living article. If you are looking for a quality contractor, choose Philip and Sterling Works read more

We could not have been more pleased with Philip and his crew. We had two bathrooms re modeled and we cannot rave enough. The quality of work is outstanding. The guys completed the jobs faster than we could ever have imagined. They cleaned up after themselves every day, and were extremely polite. Alex and Joelle are SO good at what they do. They answered every question we had, offered suggestions when appropriate, and we would hire them again in a heartbeat! We refer Sterling Works to as many people as possible! read more

We hired Sterling Works to do a major renovation and upgrade to our Brookhaven home's kitchen. Philip worked with us, listened carefully and added some great ideas. His workers were polite, conscientious and skilled. We never worried about having to be at home to oversee anyone. A few very minor surprises were quickly taken care of at no extra cost and the final result is wonderful. We're delighted with Sterling Works and have already begun recommending them to our friends and visitors. read more

We originally hired Philip and Sterling to remodel one bathroom. When it was finished we were so pleased we had them do a partial remodel of a second bathroom. Philip was professional and patient all through the process. When there were issues or questions he was quick to address them and assure our satisfaction. In the end the work was exceptional and we would highly recommend them. In the future they will be our first call for any remodeling. read more

We added a second story to our home; this was a 6-month project. After vetting 3 contractors, Philip and Sterling was an easy choice. Philip was always up front and transparent on all "issues" that arose and worked hard to maintain the budget. He is approachable and I trusted his judgement throughout the entire project. I could not be happier with the finished product and his level of professionalism. Lastly, he completed the project on time! read more

We hired Sterling Works to build a deck, install a door, move our AC units and outside plumbing fixture, and repair our front porch. Phil did a beautiful job and we are very happy with the final product. The work was completed on time and our few smalls concerns were addressed and corrected immediately. The deck is definitely above-average quality and we would certainly work with Sterling Works again. read more

Phil Trapkin of Sterling Works completed my project this month within budget and on time. The concrete and carpentry was done very well. Phil discussed all changes with me. All subcontractors worked very well under his supervision. It was high quality of work for a reasonable amount of money. I have been a home owner in Virginia Highlands for 30 years and I own a duplex in Grant Park. read more

Our new bathroom is a total transformation! Philip and his crew do high quality work, and even though we have an older house (circa 1940) they handled all the hidden issues old homes have within the budget. Philip also gave us some great design ideas and all of his suggestions worked out great. We love everything about it, and are so happy we'll have them redo our master bedroom next. read more

We added a bathroom to part of a bedroom recently and hired Sterling Works. They worked with us to provide a solution that was great looking and still fit in our budget. The project was done in a timely manner and Sterling Works did a great job working with all of the subcontractors to stick to that timing. We really like our bathroom. read more

I hired Sterling Works to do a remodel of my kitchen and building a closet space where a bedroom used to be. They were extremely organized and detailed. Phil Trapkin (the owner) kept me appraised of any changes to the original proposal. The price was very fair, and the work outstanding. I would highly recommend this company. read more

Excellent value for money - we would not have been able to afford this renovation with another company and we ended up with a great finished product that we are very happy with! Renovation was finished somewhat close to on time and on budget and Philip was very considerate about the financial strains caused by the overages. read more