Bauhaus Construction

Work was completed on time. But when finished, I noticed that the thin metal threshold had no supporting wood underneath. When I communicated this, the reply was that the work was done to code and support under the thin overhanging metal threshold was not necessary. I had to insist it be corrected and at a later date it was corrected. My wife commented that during the appraisal for the work, there was unnecessary and lengthy conversation not pertaining to the work. She found the language and conversation to be offensive. So this was not professional.

Workmanship was solid. Attention to detail and cleanup was subpar. For example the furniture and grill were not returned to their original location. And integration of new construction with existing was not well done, for example the top step was not perfectly abutted to existing deck since no effort was made to slightly modify the existing deck to make the seam a tight fit. So I have an uneven gap between my existing deck and the new steps. It’s ok but not a great job in this respect. Interactions were not very professional and existing workmanship was criticized and language involved swears.

Oliver Beer came promptly, analyzed the problem, gave us a price to do the work and a date that he would be able to start. We had purchased the replacement windows, as my husband was going to do the work himself. He had removed one window; discovered the framework supporting the old window was rotted beyond his capabilities to repair, and asked me to locate a professional to do the work. Mr. Beer started the replacement work by pulling out the old rotted wood; the old insulation- including moss that had grown up between the wall and the old aluminum siding that has been on this 1940's Cape probably since the 40's. It took him all of the first day just to clean up the window spaces so that he could actually start replacing the framing for the windows. It was a lot of work, and we are very appreciative of his remarkable effort to give us a gorgeous view of our back yard, that we had never had, and improve my bird -watching. Although we had purchased windows that were designed for 'new construction' Mr. Beer said he could make it work and he did. The result is perfectly framed windows that are 'new construction' perfect both inside and out. After each phase of the work, Mr. Beer cleaned up all wood and sawdust and bagged it. He had to leave his equipment in our garage and my husband wanted to be sure it was there safely. The slide bar lock on the garage door didn't lock properly, so my husband had to drill out the connection, Mr. Beer, at his own initiative, fixed the lock that hadn't worked properly in the 25 years we have lived in the house, and we now have a garage door, even though it is old, works properly. His attention to the smallest detail was a delight and was unexpected. To have found a contractor so dedicated to his craft is unheard of these days. We would, and will, hire him to do more work on this old house in the near future. His charge was reasonable for the enormous amount of work he had to do on what should have been a simple window replacement. We are very grateful to him for accepting this awful challenge. I just hope my review doesn't get him a flood of work that is as awful as this one. He deserves to have work that is simple and straight forward.

The workmanship was excellent. Oliver was punctual always showed up when he said he was going to and did a better job than I expected. I would recommend him to anyone!

When I first met Oliver Beer, I thought he was a good guy and very knowledgeable. Once I contracted him it was nothing but yelling and screaming @ me and his contractors, complaining about everyone and everything, and hating every person that I had gotten my products from unless it was ones he recommended. He hated my cabinet guy and granite people...but he was told everything about that coming into the project that I had purchased cabinets from someone else and gotten my granite from someone else and not his people. If you can keep him focused and get him to stop his complaining & YELLING at the top of his lungs about everyone and everything, then he does good work as he has astounding training. After months have passed, we noticed that our cabinet trim was not installed correctly by Oliver's Kitchen Installer, Ken, and when I finally had it inspected by the cabinet company we were told it was installed upside down...I had to reorder more trim (over $400) to get it installed properly without damaging the cabinets. I had a riser put between the kitchen and living room and now it is cracking in the seams....will have to get that fixed by a new contractor. We noticed 4 screws putting an indentation in the ceiling near a light after I had the ceiling resheetrocked to take the popcorn ceiling out. Knobs were never installed and he never finished doing the bottom trim in the kitchen and dining room....plus, if you say anything to him, it is always your fault and never his. He will never admit to anything - and when you question him he has his girlfriend send legal emails to you which is not right...a real piece of work. A box that came with the kitchen sink as accessories was stolen by him and/or one of his contractors and he would never own up to it - but that bothered me since its my home & I trusted him and his people. For the aggravation, and constant shouting and yelling, he is NOT worth the problem of having him in your house. Find someone else. I would NOT recommend. He is way too costly $30,000, ultra sensitive if you say anything contrary to what he says - it's his way or the highway and he brags about himself incessantly. I did like his advice on several recommendations he gave for a sink & faucet, though and I took those opinions to heart.

I wanted to remove a hearth and wood stove from my living room as I don't really use it. Upon starting the project it became clear that the previous owners way overbuilt the hearth and butchered our chimney. Oliver discovered that the boiler flue was compromised and fumes were entering the wood stove flue and living room. Instead of opting for a "quick fix", Oliver pointed out the situation and did everything in his power to fix it. The problem is now resolved and we have a beautifully painted living room with new moldings. Oliver also recommended that we swap our outlets out for childproof ones as we have little ones at home and changed out the baseboard radiator. The whole room has been transformed and we are happy that the TV is now mounted on the wall with no ugly wires showing. Oliver was fair about the unexpected work that needed to be done and all work was performed neatly and professionally. Oliver will not settle for anything less than a perfect result! He is available to answer questions any time and always responds promptly. Oliver also noticed a few other issues with the house and worked with us to resolve them while working on the primary project.

Oliver was able to come out to us quickly to assess the job and give a quote. He spent a long time listening to what we were asking for and inspecting the room and underneath the floor to get a good sense of what the job might entail once demolition began. We were worried about the integrity of the floor and in a major hurry to get the bathroom finished before I gave birth in a few weeks, so we were working in a very tight timetable. Oliver was able to answer all of my questions very quickly, offer suggestions for local vendors for materials, and confidently offer price ranges for everything that might come up. His prices were very competitive compared to other local contractors I had been speaking with. I also appreciated his directness and honesty when asking questions. He was never shy to offer his opinion. There were very few surprises once we started the project and Oliver did research and found cost-effective solutions for each one, saving us a great deal of money in the process. He also discovered some very scary electrical hazards behind our previous shower and went through great efforts to show and explain to us how he was addressing it so we didn't have to worry. Throughout the entire remodel, he took great pains to explain what he was doing, and offered to do many other things we didn't even ask for, such as clean and repair our ceiling fan, our ceiling, and completely restore the wood around our skylight. Oliver was very mindful of the rest of the house when working, and never damaged any of the walls or doorframes while entering and exiting the house. He was extremely conscientious of the work space and kept things really tidy between sessions. He also did a great job organizing, preparing for, and arranging for secondary tradesmen to the site (plumbing/tiling). We didn't have to schedule or worry about any of it. The bathroom was finished very quickly and we couldn't be more pleased or confident with the results. An aside: my very young daughter was very curious about what Oliver was doing and often asked him questions -- he always kindly took the time to talk to and humor her while he worked. He even bought her a birthday present when the bathroom was finished! Too kind! (She loved it).

Oliver did an amazing job replacing 2 doors for me. The old ones were getting weathered and there was some rot on the bottom of the frames. He used high quality Andersen products for both doors and was very precise in his installation. Both doors are balanced very nicely, open smoothly and are much more energy efficient. Oliver took extra steps to ensure a finished look and made suggestions on the product selection to ensure that they fit in with the rest of the house. Both doors look great and replaced molding around the doors as needed to make sure they are weather resistant. He discovered some shortcuts that the original builders used and corrected them so that these doors will function properly for years to come. Oliver believes in doing the job properly and strives for perfection. I cannot wait to hire him again for another project!

Oliver was prompt in responding for an estimate, and when we chose the contractor (him!) he was prompt in getting the job done. The windows have a lovely satin finish and look wonderful in our log cabin. He took his time and made sure we had a quality job done. Very friendly and professional.

Oliver did an amazing job on this project! I really appreciate his attention to detail and precision. He took great pride in his work and was thorough and used high quality products. He communicated throughout the project and was a pleasure to work with. I would love to hire him for other projects!

After seeing the quality of the work when Oliver Beers and Bauhaus Construction installed a new front door for us this summer, we decided to hire him to do a long postponed small master bathroom. Oliver’s work is meticulous as was that of his team which included an electrician, a plumber and a tile ‘artisan’. He is skilled and imaginative and an excellent painter. During the demolition phase, we discovered that the shower base (which we had hoped to retain) was damaged and that there had been a leak below the original tile. Oliver and team adjusted the work schedule, removed the base and repaired the leaks adding only a few days to the schedule. Oliver referred us to vendors in our area to select tile, light and plumbing fixtures. We communicated by text and email on a regular basis so we were always aware of the daily schedule. The worksite was left clean and neat at day’s end. Our bathroom is better than we could have dreamed. My husband and I have already decided to hire him to do another bathroom and some kitchen remodeling in the spring. One additional note: My husband who, in the past did all our painting and home remodeling projects, has lost most of his vision. When Oliver realized my husband’s limitations, he took the time to explain to him what he was doing on the bathroom job and gave him a hand in finishing some other small repair jobs in other areas of the house. We are looking forward to our next project with Bauhaus Construction and Oliver Beers.

Water had been leaking in and discoloring the wood. Oliver diagnosed the problem immediately, replacing the wood with the correct type of wood, sealing the area around the wood to prevent water from leaking in when it rained, and painting the wood to match the ceiling color perfectly. He also found a stylish kind of wood that was heavy duty, but went with the design of the porch. Oliver does a meticulous job! He is a true craftsman who takes pride in his work and wants his customers to be very satisfied with the end result, which we were!

Project went very well. We discussed our vision for remodeling the living room with Oliver, and helped to bring it to life. We wanted more space and a more modern look, and Oliver helped guide us to achieving this. Oliver was punctual for all his appointments, made sure all aspects of the jobs were completed to our satisfaction, and we really enjoyed working with him. End product is high quality, looks wonderful. We really enjoy working with Oliver, he gives us good advice to help us along the way with decisions. Very happy with the project!

I cannot recommend Oliver enough. He returned my call immediately, was communicative, prompt and thorough. He analyzed everything I needed fixed and came up with not only the best solutions, but the most cost effective as well. He even fixed some things that weren't on my list! I now have a reliable, talented contractor for anything else that I need done in the future! (Yes, I used reliable and contractor in the same sentence!) Thank you Oliver! You were a pleasure to work with!

Oliver takes great pride in his work. His standards are excellent. Although this was a small job, he gave it all his attention.. We plan to hire him again to redo a bathroom

Oliver Beers/Bauhaus Construction did an excellent job. He replaced a sixty year old front door. Installing the door required reframing, installing a new deadbolt and rebuilding the threshold. The work was done in a neat and meticulous manner. When the weather cools off, he will return to paint the door and install a new screen door. (Note: we purchased the door separately so the price listed below is just the cost of the installation.) We plan to ask Oliver to do other work in our home.

Oliver was punctual, professional, and friendly. He did an excellent job patching the ceiling, and matched the color and texture so well that the repair is barely noticeable. He even helped replace a leaking outdoor faucet, which came up in conversation, but was not part of the original estimate.

Everything went well. Oliver was very responsive and communicated promptly and frequently. The drywall was installed in a day, and someone returned a day later to put add a second layer of joint compound. Good work, prompt service, and professional. Thanks Oliver.

Based on Angie's List recommendations, we asked Bauhaus Construction for a quote to replace three exterior doors at the house in Storrs, CT. Oliver Beer responded immediately. When he evaluated the doors, we told Oliver that we were planning to sell; would his company be able to paint, on a separate contract? Yes, they could, and would. Our door replacement task morphed into a gorgeous facelift for the whole place, inside and out. Oliver is a creative thinker with impeccable standards and elegant, practical solutions to ready our house for market. He discussed his suggestions in detail, describing various alternatives and their likely outcomes. There are a number of houses already on the market in our area; he hoped to help ours sell quickly, at a fair price. We stayed in the house with our dog, while Bauhaus Construction people worked around us, for about three weeks. The doors were replaced first, well, and quickly. When Oliver discovered that none of the interior walls / trim had been primed, he was understandably distressed. This meant considerably more time and supplies, but he soldiered on, taking the time to remove all hardware, switchplates, outlet covers, thermostats, etc., prior to plastering, taping, priming, and otherwise prepping the walls and trim for a quality, lasting paint job. His ceiling man sprayed all of the (flat) ceilings in a short time, with excellent results. Carpets were pulled up and removed to the onsite dumpster in a couple of hours. We were particularly impressed with Oliver's organizational skills and outstanding personal work ethic. He is trustworthy, sensible, well-experienced, and careful. He and his people cleaned up after themselves every day. Additionally, it was a relief for us that Oliver did not object to having our dog, Enzo, in the house. In fact, Enzo soon fell in love with Oliver, watching every morning for Oliver's truck, then running out the door to greet his new friend. We suspect that Enzo preferred Oliver to us! When it was time to refinish the hardwood floor, we left the Storrs house in Oliver's capable hands, to return to our new house out-of-state. Every day since, he has provided either telephone or photographic updates. The place looks much better than brand-new! We highly recommend Bauhaus Construction / Oliver Beer for excellent, careful, quality work by meticulous, skilled craftsmen who take the time to do a job properly. He is an exacting perfectionist in all aspects of his- and his people's - work.

We ended up contracting with another provider only because we decided to do additional exterior paint work on our home and the package presented to us was more suitable for our needs. If we do need construction or remodeling services in the future, I would not hesitate to contact Oliver again. He was very easy to communicate with, punctual, gave great info and was very friendly and personable. We really appreciate the time he took to visit our home and provide a detailed quote.

Oliver is a meticulous craftsman and a pleasure to work with. He takes an unusually high level of pride in his work. He not only repaired the damaged areas, but improved them to a condition superior to their original state. He tossed in a few extra touches like painting the molding around our windows and floors. Oliver is knowledgeable about many aspects of home construction and repair. As one additional plus, Oliver lives pets and walked and played with our dog and brought her treats. We highly recommend Bauhaus Construction and intend to work with them in the future.

Bauhaus Construction performed services in the manner you want all construction projects to go. -Project was initiated when it was scheduled to start. -The project was completed on time for the price that was quoted. -High quality work was performed. -Workers were careful not to damage anything. -They took pride in their work to ensure quality. -They cleaned up upon completion of each day's work. -Workers were professional. -They were friendly and courteous. This is how you like thing to go! I certainly would use Oliver and his crew for other assignments in the future.

Sheetrock was taped, sanded, and ceiling was primed and painted. Work was also done on bedroom wall. All work was done in a timely, neat and efficient manner. The owner Oliver showed up on time, paid meticulous attention to detail and offers very dedicated customer service. His price was fair and reasonable. I plan to hire him again in the near future for my kitchen.

Owner Oliver Beer was quick to respond to our request for an estimate. We contacted him in late spring, and were looking to have the work done in late August/September. Once the contract was signed - he was able to schedule and perform the work in the time frame that worked for us. Oliver and Leon were on site each day, and both did a great job. As the job was progressing, we could easily discuss making modifications to our original plan, and were able to add the work to the new shower stall just days before he started. They kept the work areas clean, removed all trash, and did a top to bottom cleaning of the work areas when the job was done.

We met with Bauhaus Constuction with a very rough idea of what we wanted with a new kitchen and dining room space, and the business owner Oliver helped us turn those ideas into a vision and a real final product that we are incredibly happy with! During the initial process of design, Oliver helped by giving suggestions on different options, including his suggestions based on his experience in the industry. As details needed to be finalized, he always gave his professional opinion. Everything was our decision, but Oliver always gave us suggestions along the way, which we appreciated very much since we don't know everything about construction, design, etc. Sometimes that meant us going in a different direction than we originally thought on a material or design, and we are grateful given how wonderful the final product now looks. There was great attention to detail by Bauhaus, for cabinets, backsplash, trim, and all aspects of the project. Oliver made sure all the work, including the work of subcontractors, was accurate and materials from suppliers were correct, including coming back to finish or correct anything needed. For Oliver, it was never a question of if something was okay -- the product had to be exactly as we wanted it. The project took longer than expected, primarily due to delays by the cabinet supplier. Overall, we are extremely happy with the product and service.