SKYLINE CONSTRUCTION

Skyline completed a transformative remodel of a kitchen,master bath, and second bathroom at my mid-century modern home; AND Eric, the owner, oversaw the job while my family and I were long-distance in a remote part of Vermont with spotty cell service. Of the five contractors I?ve employed on major remodels, Eric excels at scheduling, communication, fairness in price, and the tight operation of his working crew. I would hire him again without hesitation (and, indeed, already have--Skyline did an expedited bathroom remodel for me in Dec. 2012). Here are the top reasons for my rave review: 1) Handling the Unexpected: The job was complicated and Skyline excelled at handling the unexpected. Several structural complications arose due to the unique build ofthe original house. For the master bath, we knocked down a closet wall toe nlarge shower stall and rerouted air conduits. For the kitchen, we annexed a separate laundry room and sealed off an outer door to the kitchen. Once beams were exposed, it became clear that certain walls couldn?t be taken down, even with the addition of headers. Our selected design had to be readjusted after we were long-distance. Eric worked closely with Julia Spillman (co-owner and designer at Kitchen Warehouse) to resolve the structural issues and consulted with us regularly by skype. Skyline had architectural plans drawn for the application and approval of permits for an addition of two headers and a support beam. 2) Value: Skyline?s prices were reasonable and included the handling of all permits and inspections. Eric also negotiated adjustments fairly and went the extra mile?installing the range hood gratis. If you see the before and after photos, you?ll see too that Skyline did a beautiful job. 3) Flexibility with unexpected delays in materials: our backsplash tile while promised by an outside vendor in 2 weeks took 6 weeks; our cabinets (manufactured by an outside vendor specializing in low-emission boxes) were delivered with the incorrect color veneer. This meant that the job was stopped awaiting these deliveries. That?s a contractor?s nightmare. Eric readjusted and worked with these snafus. He didn?t disappear, however, as some contractors do. 4) Care with work site and dust mitigation. Our budget required keeping certain big appliances. These were handled gently and stored safely (on site). Plastic sheeting sealed the work sites from the rest of the living space. 5) Demeanor: Eric conveys a calming, unflappable presence,handling the unexpected with utmost professionalism. At the outset and across the changes that arose during construction, he gave us various scenarios and price points. He?s also a warm, affable person and a great communicator.

Skyline completed a transformative remodel of a kitchen, master bath, and second bathroom at my mid-century modern home; AND Eric, the owner, oversaw the job while my family and I were long-distance in a remote part of Vermont with spotty cell service. Of the five contractors I?ve employed on major remodels, Eric excels at scheduling, communication, fairness in price, and the tight operation of his working crew. I would hire him again without hesitation (and, indeed, already have--Skyline did an expedited bathroom remodel for me in Dec. 2012). Here are the top reasons for my rave review: The job was complicated and Skyline excelled at handling the unexpected. Several structural complications arose due to the unique build of the original house. For the master bath, we knocked down a closet wall to enlarge shower stall and rerouted air conduits. For the kitchen, we annexed a separate laundry room and sealed off an outer door to the kitchen. Once beams were exposed, it became clear that certain walls couldn?t be taken down, even with the addition of headers. Our selected design had to be readjusted after we were long-distance. Eric worked closely with Julia Spillman (co-owner and designer at Kitchen Warehouse) to resolve the structural issues and consulted with us regularly by skype. Skyline had architectural plans drawn for the application and approval of permits for an addition of two headers and a support beam. Value: Skyline?s prices were reasonable and included the handling of all permits and inspections. Eric also negotiated adjustments fairly and went the extra mile?installing the range hood gratis. If you see the before and after photos, you?ll see too that Skyline did a beautiful job. Flexibility with unexpected delays in materials: our backsplash tile while promised by an outside vendor in 2 weeks took 6 weeks; our cabinets (manufactured by an outside vendor specializing in low-emission boxes) were delivered with the incorrect color veneer. This meant that the job was stopped awaiting these deliveries. That?s a contractor?s nightmare. Eric readjusted and worked with these snafus. He didn?t disappear, however, as some contractors do. Care with worksite and dust mitigation. Our budget required keeping certain big appliances. These were handled gently and stored safely (on site). Plastic sheeting sealed the work sites from the rest of the living space. Demeanor: Eric conveys a calming, unflappable presence, handling the unexpected with utmost professionalism. At the outset and across the changes that arose during construction, he gave us various scenarios and price points. He?s also a warm, affable person and a great communicator.

They were 1 1/2 hours late in arriving. When I called, they were quick to give me a new estimate of arrival time. Julio arrived at the new time and worked hard for the 3 hours of the Big Deal. He removed old, cracked grout and reworked the bottom of the shower. The leaking problem is fixed and the shower looks much better. We are happy with the result.

They never actually got back to us with an estimate. They came over to evaluate the kitchen and the area. They were dismissive with us while they were here. They were on time for the estimate. Then they never contacted us. It was for almost the entire remodel. I would never use them again.

Puctual, clean, excellent work.