I hired A&R Restoration to repair a damaged bathroom floor and lay down new tile. I was not very…read moreimpressed with the job they did. There was a large, moldy spot from water damage and also a section was cut out and patched with OSB plyboard by the water restoration company. A&R just covered the area without doing any repairs. No cutting out the mold or reinforcing the floor. This is not something that I asked for and the other quotes I got included repairing and replacing the damaged areas to the floor. I did not look at their quote close enough to notice that they did not include replacing the moldy and damaged area. I never thought a company would consider doing a repair this way. Their quote was not even the lowest. They simply laid down new tile over the damage without repairing any of the damage. I thought this was strange but the owner said the cement board would hold it in place. I had another flooring company retile my kitchen and they told me it would likely start to sink. So I will have to hire a second contractor to go under the house and put in additional support under the floor. Also troubling is the hole they cut around the flange for the toilet was much wider than the flange so the plumber I hired was not able to install the toilet. I had to hire another contractor to fix that error. A&R either did not notice this issue or they noticed and did not inform me, and both of those scenarios are troublesome. They were expensive for the amount of work they did. I would not use A&R Restoration again.

I will never ever be able to properly convey my deep appreciation for this company. If you read my…read morereview of Blue Wave Construction you will know that I have been a huge dispute over failure to perform and getting my money back. A and R come in and helped pick up the pieces and get the project completed. His crew and his subs were awesome and I am so happy. If you need a contractor, A and R is one of the best. Call them

This pro is amazing: diligent, reliable, detail-oriented, honest, friendly. He exceeded our…read moreexpectations. He went out of his way to add special finishing touches. We have a lot of exterior doors - front door, side door, and a total of 5(!) sets of French doors. All fir, all with a natural finish. After 20 years of exposure, they were badly weathered and I was worried that a couple of them couldn't be saved. Derek refinished them all, and their door frames, requiring multiple coats. He also stained two concrete porches. Then he moved inside and repaired/refinished/touched-up baseboards, moldings, interior doors, kitchen drawers, etc. He even re-stained three Adirondack chairs. It took more than two weeks in all. He was very diligent - he redid work when he wasn't happy with how something turned out, and he made sure to get a perfect color match on everything. Unlike so many other contractors: he worked on this job from beginning to end without interruptions; he kept his word about his arrival times and work days: his personal standard for quality were higher than ours; he put in extra time to get the job right; he left us with some of the remaining materials and taught us how to do touch ups on our own. It was the best experience we've had with a contractor in a long time.

PNW Home Improvement is an amazing outfit - Derek has helped me with a variety of projects over the…read morepast year, everything from a new deck to flood mitigation, drywall buildback and tile installation. In every case, Derek and team are skilled, detail oriented, fast and fairly priced. He is a clear communicator, and makes it apparent who/when/how the work will occur + how it may impact our schedules and time at home. He also is clear about the quotes and risks to the figures; there are always surprised with these projects, but Derek makes it clear where they could occur and the implications of them. If they do occur he makes sure you understand what is occurring, the implications and different paths forward. Cannot recommend Derek more highly - great guy, great outfit, someone I really trust when I need help with my home.

Hired Bob to work on a number of home improvement projects. I first hired Bob because I was so…read moreimpressed with his large portfolio of custom homes he has built from scratch. But don't be fooled, Bob may be one of the very best custom home builders in Washington State and in the Seattle area, but he also will take on a small project like your bathroom remodel or that kitchen overhaul, or that addition you always are talking about. I was impressed with the speed and accuracy that Bob delivered, second to none. In an industry where I am frequently frustrated with contractors, Porchlight homes was a breath of fresh air. Really glad I found them and I highly recommend them for any project large or small!

I found Robert Bruner of Porchlight Homes NW, LLC in early February 2015 thru Angie's list. He had…read moretwo really good reviews on Angie's list and then another one on Yelp. I also made sure he was licensed, insured and bonded thru the Washington state of Labor. We made initial contact via email on 2/10/15 where I explained the project that I had in mind, to build an office inside my home, and he indicated that it was a project he was willing to take on. Then on 2/18 he came over to my house and spent a great deal of time talking to me about the project, took measurements and seemed reasonably excited and extremely professional. By the time he left, I felt very comfortable with Bob and felt that I had found the right contractor after searching for so long. He sketched out a few CAD drawings for me and came by several more times in the following weeks. He had tea with me as we talked and even had dinner with my family once. I completely and wholeheartedly trusted him and was excited by the fact that his bid was reasonable, he was responsive, and was eager to accommodate any request that I had in the contract, including time lines. He asked me to go pick out the doors I wanted from Frank Lumber, which I did and gave him the information. On 3/5/2015, Bob brought over a draft contract and I asked him to make a few edits, otherwise we were ready to go! Bob said, since he was a certified architect, he was going to draw the formal plans, submit them to the city of Kirkland for permits and that would save me a lot of money over hiring an outside architect. So on march 5, 2015, I paid Bob $1000. The $1000 was to provide architectural plans for the office and room that his company was going to build inside my home. He asked for this money to protect himself in the event that I walked off with his architectural drawing without going into contract with him for the actual work, which was going to be roughly $20,000. In addition to the formal drawings, the $1000 was also to cover the work that he had already done in helping me think thru the design elements, the sketches etc. Of course this made sense to me. I can see how customers in the past might have walked away with his work and he had no recourse. I genuinely liked Bob and didn't think anything of his request, besides, he stood to make $20K, so it never crossed my mind that he would do what he did. Bob told me that he would credit the $1000K towards the construction if I continued the project with him. I happened to have $1000 cash that I was going to deposit and I just used it to pay him, for which he provided a formal receipt that stated exactly what it was for. And that was the last time I saw or heard from Bob. I called him, emailed him MANY times over a period of 6 weeks. Then I started freaking out thinking maybe he died because it did not make sense that he would scam me out of $1000 when he could have made $20,000. But then my common sense kicked in. I had a friend email him inquiring about hiring him for a project in Medina (rich folk's neighborhood) and he responded within 24 HRs!!! I was devastated. I let this man in my home, see my home, sit down with my children and trusted him and he was a con artist! I Just couldn't believe it. I saw that he had his business address in Redmond and that it was the same business address on the Washington State of Labor, on Angie's list and on Yelp so prepared to pay him a visit. But then I learned that his address was in a home that he sold last year! So a formal Demand Letter was EMAILED to him since at this point I didn't ANY mailing address for him. Bob responds to the Demand Letter immediately: From: Bob Bruner [mailto:porchlighthomesnw@hotmail.com] Sent: Monday, April 27, 2015 11:30 AM To: Anna Meyer Subject: RE: Work Order for Almaz Thornton I understand. I've encountered a work overload and regrettably haven't completed the drawings on time as agreed to. I'll return the deposit given to me in good faith and send along the drawings that have been completed to date. My sincere apologies for the delay of your project. Bob Bruner Porchlight Homes NW, LLC And again, nothing after this admission of wrong doing. No refund. No drawings. Nothing. The work of a true con artist.

Max was communicative through out the bid process and came out quickly to our home to take a look…read more The other contractors we reached out either to went to extremes and it really seemed like they were just after our $ or they were simply unresponsive. Max was able to fit us into his schedule quickly and did great repair work on our deck and floors. He was professional and kept us appraised of the situation. Would recommend him and we would definitely reach out again for future projects/work.

Max was a lifesaver, like savior sent! He went above and beyond completing a window relocation in…read morerecord time (I would know lol I'm in construction myself). I had a window package coming Monday and was ghosted again by a contractor. I was scrambling Thursday to find help, which is nearly impossible on the timeline I had, but Max was on-site same day I called to provide an estimate. He was prepared to get this window relocated for me on Monday, but it rained and the windows were delayed, so we both agreed Tuesday would be better. He hit the ground running, covering everything to keep things from getting too dirty, he was clean, he was efficient, effective, communicative, respectful, and did what he said he'd do (yes, most people don't-weird also, 3 contractors have made sexual advance on me and ghosted when I put up a boundary-money also isn't good enough for many these days either). Not only did he relocate the window, he corrected some wiring for me as well (lots of corrective action required in this house before I can even start moving forward), he also closed up a door, and was going to trim out my windows (that's on hold due to the window company). If I could pay him to do everything around my house I don't have the time, tools, or knowledge I would. He has an ownership mentality and treats your home like it's his own. He is a rare breed and definitely someone to be respected! Thank you so very much Max! I can't tell you how much I appreciated you being a respectful, hardworking individual. You're always welcome back for more work if you'd like!

Justin McCormick is a vastly knowledgable artisan and contractor. He was very personable (as was…read morehis assistant), kept the construction site clean after hours, and was very conscientious of our living space. He worked with us on designs (very accommodating!) and his bidding was very close to what it actually ended up costing. After my wife and I had had a nightmare experience with what friends referred to as a "typical" contractor (hard to get ahold of, inconsistent in showing up, and way over-budget!!!), it was a relief to work with Justin. Highly recommended!!!

Justin and crew have now done work on two houses for me, and it Is always top quality. He did so…read moremuch work on the old house that I told him to sign the outside of the house as it was basically all his work. He installed a deck with a new door on the second level of the house, rebuilt the detached garage from the ground up, installed a kitchenette in the basement, and has installed two doors. He also fixed drywall patching that I did wrong. In the new house, he fixed the framing in the detached garage, installed new windows, and has recommended contractors who I am using for the electrical and drywall. I highly recommend Noveau Construction and Justin's work.

We hired Drew to create a large trellis/pergola in our back yard. We needed to restore some…read moreprivacy between our house and the neighbors house after a very large tree was taken down. We planned to plant wisteria vines on the structure. Drew helped us design & build a structure that checked all the "boxes". We are thrilled with every aspect of the process, from fair pricing, reliability, and quality workmanship. Drew and his employee were great to work with. I would recommend Tool & Trade without hesitation, in fact we have already asked Drew to take on another project.

Drew did an incredible job building a deck from scratch for our backyard. It was a big project, all…read morethe way from initial design to the finish work. He helped us realize our vision for the backyard and was creative, consultative, timely, and works with the utmost attention to detail. He built us a deck that we're really truly proud of, and transformed our backyard living space. I recommend him without hesitation!

Service requested to convert my standard garage door to double-doors…read more Outstanding quality and value Jason and Mike were both professional and worked hard to complete the conversion, and the results are fantastic! They matched the existing house siding perfectly and the doors look and function great. Highly recommend, and will be contacting them again for future jobs.

Jason came to give the quote for my small project to add washer/dryer and a small stove with couple…read moreof cabinets. His quote was very reasonable. I needed the contractor to bring in their own plumber, electrician and any other people needed to complete the project. I wanted to make sure all work is done with proper permits and that is how it was done. Jason brought in good plumbers and I could find my own electrician with whom he worked very professionally. He was always on site on the decided time, kept me updated of the progress and handled any and all items. He is very diligent about his work and all work was perfect. I am very happy with the work and will be hiring him for my future projects at home.

Saul and his team is the best. Very professional and do great job he did our pavers and patio! I…read morehighly recommend.

Saul with LCA is simply the best finish carpenter I have ever worked with. I have been in the…read moreindustry for over fifteen years and have worked with more than 200 installers on both residential and commercial projects, focusing on doors, frames, and hardware. Saul is the best in both terms of quality and professionalism, which he has proven in over two dozen projects we have worked together on. We have done 700-unit apartments, medical facilities, simple residential remodels, and nearly everything in between. If you need a job done right with honesty by a great human being, call Saul. Scopes of Work: Residential and Commercial Wood, Fiberglass, Steel and Hollow Metal Doors and Frames, Wood Millwork, Door Hardware, Electronic Access Control Hardware, Bath Hardware, Wood and Wire Shelving, Glazing, Aluminum Glass Sliders, Mirrors, Mailboxes, Bicycle Racks, Fire Extinguishers, Gates, and Fences.