JTS CONSTRUCTION

Description of Work: Job was total update of a 3 story townhouse within a homeowners' association. The contractor started with my own sketches for moving walls, removing beams and other structural ideas. He responded with computer renderings for my review and interaction with him. He pulled the proper permits and brought his own crew of carpenters, an electrician, flooring people, painting people, etc. The demolition was done surgically and cleaned up. New walls were built and we jointly decided on the configuration of an artistically detailed bar and counter involving stone and oak. He carved the bar by hand and, working together, we ended up with a unique visitor serving feature. He built a custom vanity for two bathrooms using teak to fashion another artistic statement that was executed precisely and as economically as possible. The design and cost discussion never ceased and all options were explored with the involvement of others. We worked without a designer, but drawing on the contractor's experience building special effect sets and props for major motion pictures, such as "Terminator" and his experience with Lucasfilm's Skywalker Ranch, I found that nothing that I conceived was beyond his ability to detail, design and build. This is a college-educated craftsman, artisan and building honcho who knows how to get any job in construction done. He maintains his own fabrication studio downtown where he builds the components that require special tools and skills. He team is versatile and industrious. I was able to even live in the space during the job as they provided various portable appliances and moved me around to suit the progress of the job. Obviously not everything went according to plan. Nobody's perfect and some things have to be re-worked. There were a few such instances on my job but to be truthful, except for our struggle with paint colors on walls with different lighting conditions, I can't recall what we had to re-do, such was JTS' focus, adaptability to the situation and craftsmanship.

Description of Work: Installed various window sills, custom installation of cabinet and molding.