Rudy Stephens is a one man whirlwind. We were lucky enough to hire him for a big renovation on a small house. He was clear about what he doesn't do (no electrical work). But he does *almost* everything (construction, screen porch installation, removing and replacing sections of walls, installing flooring & molding, he even built us a closet). And Rudy does an EXCELLENT job of everything he sets his hands to. His van is like Mary Poppins' umbrella: anything you need for a job, he pulls out of there. Somehow that van carries what would normally fit on a five ton truck! Does the house need a power wash? He has a washer in the truck. Need to trim a long piece of lumber? He has a variety of power saws. Missing a strange vintage fitting for a doorknob? Unbelievably, he has the right one. Rudy was extremely patient with my overly detailed plans and questions. He was willing to discuss issues that arose and find solutions together that fit within our budget. If you want to remodel your kitchen, you'll LOVE the cabinets Rudy installs. They're solid wood and much higher quality (& cheaper!) than what you'll find at Home Depot, Lowe's, etc. The doors and drawers are soft-close and the wooden details are gorgeous! Another advantage of working with Rudy is his relationship with other vendors. When two local vendors wanted me to accept sub-par work, I mentioned that Rudy thought it was sub-par, too. Both vendors immediately changed their tune and corrected the problem. In retrospect, I wish I'd had Rudy oversee the entire job, hiring labor and other contractors. He does this for a small percentage of the budget. I'd recommend you save yourself the headaches of any big job by having Rudy run things. He seems to always make the right decision so let him make them! Rudy prefers a straightforward To Do list which he prices by item. I found this to be *very* helpful for making budgeting decisions. His individual prices were always fair - perhaps because he works so quickly. I paid half up front and half upon completion of each stage of the work. The *only* problem you'll have with Rudy is he's so busy! You might have to wait for him to be available. But trust me, he's worth the wait! read more