Schwarder Construction is a general contracting company with a highly skilled team of management, craftsmen and sub contractors. Our team of professionals will meet all your needs from planning, renovations and building new residential and commercial buildings. We know how important it is to stay within the budget, provide quality work in a timely manner.
"I cannot say enough about Aaron Schwarder and Schwarder Construction. We bought a home that had not been updated since 1964. Plumbing included. Aarons crews redid both baths and the kitchen. Beautiful bright Carrera look tile, white counter tops, beadboard, wainscoting. New light and plumbing fixtures. Kitchen went from dark and cave like with fluorescent lights in plexiglass recessed ceiling thing, to raised ceiling, high end appliances, beadboard cabinets and an open to the dining room floor plan. Aaron was not satisfied with the cabinet surfaces and repainted them himself. All custom cabinets. Very important to me is the comfort level of having people working in my home. It can be awkward, to say the least. Aaron's guys are very respectful and always clean up at the end of the day, even if they are coming back in the morning. They were very careful not to let the animals escape. Recently I called the home depot pro desk with some questions about installing a new entry door and the first name they gave me was Schwarder Construction. I was raised to believe that a man's word is his worth. You can take Aaron at his word. 5 stars only because you cannot rate higher."
Nancy m on March 2022
Schwarder Construction is a general contracting company with a highly skilled team of management, craftsmen and sub contractors. Our team of professionals will meet all your needs from planning, renovations and building new residential and commercial buildings. We know how important it is to stay within the budget, provide quality work in a timely manner.
"I cannot say enough about Aaron Schwarder and Schwarder Construction. We bought a home that had not been updated since 1964. Plumbing included. Aarons crews redid both baths and the kitchen. Beautiful bright Carrera look tile, white counter tops, beadboard, wainscoting. New light and plumbing fixtures. Kitchen went from dark and cave like with fluorescent lights in plexiglass recessed ceiling thing, to raised ceiling, high end appliances, beadboard cabinets and an open to the dining room floor plan. Aaron was not satisfied with the cabinet surfaces and repainted them himself. All custom cabinets. Very important to me is the comfort level of having people working in my home. It can be awkward, to say the least. Aaron's guys are very respectful and always clean up at the end of the day, even if they are coming back in the morning. They were very careful not to let the animals escape. Recently I called the home depot pro desk with some questions about installing a new entry door and the first name they gave me was Schwarder Construction. I was raised to believe that a man's word is his worth. You can take Aaron at his word. 5 stars only because you cannot rate higher."
Nancy m on March 2022
We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion we work with you until the job is done. We thrive to take care of all of our clients unique needs. We are ethical, honest and easy to communicate with. Call us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you
"We hired Valentine-Blade Construction to replace the collapsed awning over our deck, which had failed under heavy snow load in January 2023. The project involved demolishing the damaged awning and deck, rebuilding the deck with new footings, and constructing a new awning. The work was completed on schedule and within budget, with exceptional quality and attention to detail. Valentine-Bladeâ s professionalism truly stood out. Their communication was top-notch; they kept me informed throughout the project with progress photographs and phone calls whenever decisions needed to be made. At one point, they discovered rot that would have compromised the structure. They quickly proposed a cost-effective solution that allowed the project to stay on track without delays. What impressed me most was their responsiveness. Within minutes of posting a request for a bid on Angie, Jake Valentine reached out to me. In contrast, other contractors either didnâ t respond or failed to follow through, even after I contacted them independently. Valentine-Blade was a breath of fresh air, handling everything with professionalism and reliability from start to finish. Overall, working with Valentine-Blade Construction was a very positive experience, and I highly recommend them for any construction project in Coconino County. Their responsiveness, quality of work, and attention to detail are second to none!"
Fred H on November 2024
We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion we work with you until the job is done. We thrive to take care of all of our clients unique needs. We are ethical, honest and easy to communicate with. Call us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you
"We hired Valentine-Blade Construction to replace the collapsed awning over our deck, which had failed under heavy snow load in January 2023. The project involved demolishing the damaged awning and deck, rebuilding the deck with new footings, and constructing a new awning. The work was completed on schedule and within budget, with exceptional quality and attention to detail. Valentine-Bladeâ s professionalism truly stood out. Their communication was top-notch; they kept me informed throughout the project with progress photographs and phone calls whenever decisions needed to be made. At one point, they discovered rot that would have compromised the structure. They quickly proposed a cost-effective solution that allowed the project to stay on track without delays. What impressed me most was their responsiveness. Within minutes of posting a request for a bid on Angie, Jake Valentine reached out to me. In contrast, other contractors either didnâ t respond or failed to follow through, even after I contacted them independently. Valentine-Blade was a breath of fresh air, handling everything with professionalism and reliability from start to finish. Overall, working with Valentine-Blade Construction was a very positive experience, and I highly recommend them for any construction project in Coconino County. Their responsiveness, quality of work, and attention to detail are second to none!"
Fred H on November 2024
With years of experience in the construction industry, we are the experts you need to take care of all your needs. We handle roofing, remodeling, siding, and more. We will treat your home or business as we would our own. Give us a call today, we look forward to working with you!
"My agreement was with Ian Tepper, not Greg, and my dissatisfaction is with Ian. Ian called and made a morning appointment to see what needed to me done. He never showed up and did not call. Late that afternoon I received a call from Greg who came over and took measurements and photos of the deck I wanted rebuilt same as the existing one. Greg told me Ian would get me a quote, which he did and I accepted. Ian was able to get started earlier than expected which was great! But they totally botched the stairs and railing, which were unacceptable, especially the railing which was not functional. They redid both but not well. After they finished there were still some missing screws and gaps in stain coverage. Ian and his crew came back and did some additional work, but still did not stain areas I had pointed out earlier to Ian, who left before his crew finished. I told him via his workers phone that I was not satisfied and Ian said he would come by in 2 days and finish up. He did not show up, not did he return my phone call. Today several weeks later as I write this review he has still not returned my call and I still have areas without stain."
Christine N on December 2023
With years of experience in the construction industry, we are the experts you need to take care of all your needs. We handle roofing, remodeling, siding, and more. We will treat your home or business as we would our own. Give us a call today, we look forward to working with you!
"My agreement was with Ian Tepper, not Greg, and my dissatisfaction is with Ian. Ian called and made a morning appointment to see what needed to me done. He never showed up and did not call. Late that afternoon I received a call from Greg who came over and took measurements and photos of the deck I wanted rebuilt same as the existing one. Greg told me Ian would get me a quote, which he did and I accepted. Ian was able to get started earlier than expected which was great! But they totally botched the stairs and railing, which were unacceptable, especially the railing which was not functional. They redid both but not well. After they finished there were still some missing screws and gaps in stain coverage. Ian and his crew came back and did some additional work, but still did not stain areas I had pointed out earlier to Ian, who left before his crew finished. I told him via his workers phone that I was not satisfied and Ian said he would come by in 2 days and finish up. He did not show up, not did he return my phone call. Today several weeks later as I write this review he has still not returned my call and I still have areas without stain."
Christine N on December 2023
Discover the tranquility of your own backyard with a patio room, sunroom or enclosed porch from Betterliving. Our factory trained installers will create a versatile enclosure that gives you, your family and your guests the opportunity to enjoy all that is wonderful about the outdoors - safe from rain, chilly winds, mosquitoes, and blaring sun! Our company is founded on decades of experience in all aspects of construction with one goal in mind: to provide our customers with the best possible product at the best possible price. Give us a call at 480-326-1638 to start your project today. We offer a free, no obligation in-home design consultation and estimate along with a wide range of affordable low monthly and no interest payment plans. To learn more about BetterLiving Sunrooms please visit our website at betterliving.com/phoenix
"We were very satisfied with Better Living. Adam was very professional. The quality of work was excellent. We love our new sunroom. "
KAREN G on April 2025
Discover the tranquility of your own backyard with a patio room, sunroom or enclosed porch from Betterliving. Our factory trained installers will create a versatile enclosure that gives you, your family and your guests the opportunity to enjoy all that is wonderful about the outdoors - safe from rain, chilly winds, mosquitoes, and blaring sun! Our company is founded on decades of experience in all aspects of construction with one goal in mind: to provide our customers with the best possible product at the best possible price. Give us a call at 480-326-1638 to start your project today. We offer a free, no obligation in-home design consultation and estimate along with a wide range of affordable low monthly and no interest payment plans. To learn more about BetterLiving Sunrooms please visit our website at betterliving.com/phoenix
"We were very satisfied with Better Living. Adam was very professional. The quality of work was excellent. We love our new sunroom. "
KAREN G on April 2025
We believe in building long-term relationships with our clients by delivering honesty along with exceptional work. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and customer service. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular project. Give us a call today! We look forward to working with you!
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matt s on July 2024
We believe in building long-term relationships with our clients by delivering honesty along with exceptional work. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and customer service. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular project. Give us a call today! We look forward to working with you!
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matt s on July 2024
NU Horizon Renovation, LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity, bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with ability, is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customer's interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"They work hard to get the job done on time and 100% clean up their mess after the job is complete. Good group of workers and supervisor at job site every day. I highly recommend them."
Stephen E on October 2024
NU Horizon Renovation, LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity, bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with ability, is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customer's interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"They work hard to get the job done on time and 100% clean up their mess after the job is complete. Good group of workers and supervisor at job site every day. I highly recommend them."
Stephen E on October 2024
We are a Husband/Wife Team in the construction field with over 30 Years of experience. We specialize in a wide variety of services including finish carpentry, drywall repairs, Installation of doors, windows, patio doors, flooring, cabinets, with an emphasis on tub repairs, flintstone countertop refinishing, and wall coatings. There is not much we can't do including all types of handy man work.
"I was so happy to find Sierra and Gary (Country Carpenter). A great husband and wife team that were amazing. They showed up on time, prepared with their tools and ready to work. They were very accomidating with their schedule. They installed 3 large doggy doors, Assembled and installed 3 large outdoor kennels and 3 large indoor kennels. We were very pleased with how they all turned out. They were sure to understand exactly what we needed and where to place everything. They made some suggestions on the installations to ensure we had what was needed for the dogs and functionality. They were genuinely concerned for what would be best for the dogs. We definitely plan to hire them again for any of our other future projects."
Holly G on March 2025
We are a Husband/Wife Team in the construction field with over 30 Years of experience. We specialize in a wide variety of services including finish carpentry, drywall repairs, Installation of doors, windows, patio doors, flooring, cabinets, with an emphasis on tub repairs, flintstone countertop refinishing, and wall coatings. There is not much we can't do including all types of handy man work.
"I was so happy to find Sierra and Gary (Country Carpenter). A great husband and wife team that were amazing. They showed up on time, prepared with their tools and ready to work. They were very accomidating with their schedule. They installed 3 large doggy doors, Assembled and installed 3 large outdoor kennels and 3 large indoor kennels. We were very pleased with how they all turned out. They were sure to understand exactly what we needed and where to place everything. They made some suggestions on the installations to ensure we had what was needed for the dogs and functionality. They were genuinely concerned for what would be best for the dogs. We definitely plan to hire them again for any of our other future projects."
Holly G on March 2025
General interior and exterior remodeling, new new annexes, exterior, patios, pergolas, cobblestones, and much more
General interior and exterior remodeling, new new annexes, exterior, patios, pergolas, cobblestones, and much more
Welcome to JR GENERAL HOME REPAIR & HARDSCAPE LLC We are team committed to improve the demands of our clients. We offer home improvement services of the interior and the exterior. Serving the verde valley,sedona and it's surroundings For more than 13 years.
Welcome to JR GENERAL HOME REPAIR & HARDSCAPE LLC We are team committed to improve the demands of our clients. We offer home improvement services of the interior and the exterior. Serving the verde valley,sedona and it's surroundings For more than 13 years.
Troy Parker, a New York-based interior designer and CEO, is renowned for blending fashion-forward aesthetics with functional design. With an impressive background in fashion design from Parsons School of Design and the Fashion Institute of Technology, and business studies from NYU, Parker brings a unique perspective to interior design. His career includes notable roles with prestigious fashion houses like Zac Posen, Gucci, Longchamp, and Salvatore Ferragamo, where he refined his eye for detail and innovation. Transitioning into interior design, Parker made a mark at BSP, a leading firm in New York, working on high-profile projects including Anne Hathaway's upper west side penthouse. Parker is also a decorated veteran currently serving in the Air Force Reserves out of New York. His military service underscores his discipline and commitment—qualities that are evident in his meticulous approach to design. Expanding his reach to Santa Fe, Los Angeles, and Massachusetts, Parker remains committed to the philosophy that exceptional design can be achieved at any budget level. His focus is on finding the right pieces at the right prices to deliver stunning results. Known for his client-centric approach, Parker values collaboration and communication, ensuring that each project reflects the client's personal taste and needs. His dedication to making high-quality design accessible and his proactive involvement in community and charitable activities further define his professional ethos. For those interested in transforming their spaces with a blend of creativity and strategic design, Troy Parker offers unparalleled expertise and a commitment to excellence.
"Troy is extremely professional and has the best connections to save you money! He is detailed and thinks about everything you might need. I highly recommend him for your next remodeling/interior design project!"
Martha V on October 2024
Troy Parker, a New York-based interior designer and CEO, is renowned for blending fashion-forward aesthetics with functional design. With an impressive background in fashion design from Parsons School of Design and the Fashion Institute of Technology, and business studies from NYU, Parker brings a unique perspective to interior design. His career includes notable roles with prestigious fashion houses like Zac Posen, Gucci, Longchamp, and Salvatore Ferragamo, where he refined his eye for detail and innovation. Transitioning into interior design, Parker made a mark at BSP, a leading firm in New York, working on high-profile projects including Anne Hathaway's upper west side penthouse. Parker is also a decorated veteran currently serving in the Air Force Reserves out of New York. His military service underscores his discipline and commitment—qualities that are evident in his meticulous approach to design. Expanding his reach to Santa Fe, Los Angeles, and Massachusetts, Parker remains committed to the philosophy that exceptional design can be achieved at any budget level. His focus is on finding the right pieces at the right prices to deliver stunning results. Known for his client-centric approach, Parker values collaboration and communication, ensuring that each project reflects the client's personal taste and needs. His dedication to making high-quality design accessible and his proactive involvement in community and charitable activities further define his professional ethos. For those interested in transforming their spaces with a blend of creativity and strategic design, Troy Parker offers unparalleled expertise and a commitment to excellence.
"Troy is extremely professional and has the best connections to save you money! He is detailed and thinks about everything you might need. I highly recommend him for your next remodeling/interior design project!"
Martha V on October 2024
Generally, general contractors charge between $50 and $150 hourly, though not every contractor charges by the hour. If charging based on the project, you can expect a markup of 10% to 20% of the construction cost. You can expect to pay between $300 and $500 daily if charged by the day.
General contractors are the ones that coordinate home construction projects. They are in charge of the day-to-day oversight of the subcontractors to ensure that the project is completed on time and to resolve problems as they arise. General contractors:
Complete pre-construction planning, both with the customer and crew
Provide realistic cost estimates
Develop construction timelines
Ensure deadlines are met
Acquire permits as needed
Purchase supplies and materials
Before hiring a general contractor for your home project, it’s a great idea to write down a list of questions to discuss with each prospect. Some example questions to get you started include:
Which types of insurance do you carry?
Can you provide a list of references?
What is the expected timeline for this project?
How will my project be supervised?
Will you hire subcontractors for the job?
What is the best way to communicate changes?
Will you obtain all of the required building permits?
While city and state laws vary on general contractor licensing requirements, hiring an unlicensed general contractor could lead to poor quality work, costly future expenses, and potential code violations. Be sure to check our state licensing tool to review the local general contractor guidelines for your area.
As you browse our pro listings, take note of the “Angi Approved” badge. Angi Approved businesses meet our standards for certification which include:
The owner, principal, or relevant manager passed a criminal background check
Required to have applicable state and local licenses
Maintain an average star rating of 3.0 or better on our network, if they have at least one review
Paying to advertise their services
Meeting any other eligibility criteria required by Angi
Keep in mind licensing is different from certifications. A license is a legal requirement to operate a business, while certifications are voluntary.
Yes, most general contractors require a down payment for project completion. A reasonable down payment for a contractor is 10% to 25% of the total project cost, though that will vary based on project size and location. The down payment helps cover the upfront costs of materials and permits and helps ensure payment for the project at hand.