Barratt Construction

Barratt completes high quality work and is very professional. When accepting bids and vetting contractors, Barratt's attention to detail stood out. During the planning phase of the remodel, they examined our space and noted that the back of the house had been poorly insulated during a previous renovation. They remedied this issue so that our newly located kitchen was properly insulated. During construction, they continued to impress, completing meticulous work. They wrapped our downstairs to contain the dust, leveled our floors when installing the hardwood to eliminate thresholds between rooms, installed beautiful crown molding, worked to give our fridge a built-in look, cleaned up daily and removed trash, and incorporated our feedback throughout the design and construction process. Additionally, throughout the remodel, they were responsive to emails and calls and took ownership of the inevitable issues that arose during construction. For example, during demolition, they cracked the sink in our old kitchen (which we were not planning on using in the new kitchen). They immediately notified us and carved dollars off of the remodel cost. We ended up with a livable, beautiful kitchen. We highly recommended Barratt and are choosing to work with them again as we tackle a basement renovation.

Did not use because architect said he was lost and took 90 minutes to get here from a location just 15 mins. away and me navigating on the phone. Kept not following my directions which made me feel he would not be hearing me on house design and details. Owners were nice but we're not experienced in the field.

While the project did take slightly longer than projected, and there were some minor issues along the way, as with all renovation projects, overall we rate Barratt very highly for their professionalism, attention to detail, and communicative ability. An example of their attention to detail and communication was that Peter would email us details of possible items and fixtures for our house, after discussing with us our options. We tried to minimize costs by purchasing certain items for the bathrooms and kitchen directly from shops, and/or using Barratt's account at Home Depot, etc. There was also quick follow-up when we emailed them links of items such as light fixtures to check if they would fit in the space or meet our needs. They were prompt in attending meetings, polite, and had a good sense of humor. Their crew was professional and cleaned up after each day's work, and any delay in work was usually accompanied by a reasonable explanation. If we ever do another project, Peter and David will be the first people we call.

See above. This customer service for this company is A+ and I will definitely recommend them.

Peter and his team we're very easy to work with. They gave good advice about the options we had in the small space that they were renovating. The work involved tearing out old floors, moving some walls and facilities, installing a new window, and tiling the bathroom and all the floors. The result is spectacular. We turned a small, dark space into a bright modern apartment. All the work was completed with the greatest care and quality. We would use these guys again for any type of construction.

We were looking to add on to our Capitol Hill home and talked to about six different contractors. Barratt came back with the most detailed thorough proposal at a price that was reasonable for the work involved. Trying to build in DC always involves issues with DCRA which Barratt stayed on top of and helped us to navigate. Barratt also came up with creative ideas to help make sure the space was utilized the best way it could be. Peter and Davis's team was in our house for many months and made a great effort to minimize any inconvenience to us and make sure the space was clean while they were working. Their was a great attention to detail with their work and they were very upfront with any potential issues. In addition we didn't feel nickeled and dimed when it came to changes we needed to make during the process. These guys were a pleasure to work with and made the construction process a lot easier on us. Would definitely reccomend them to anyone without hesitation.

After a long lapse, David returned my phone call seeking Barratt services. He and Peter came out right away to assess the jobs I had. On February 26, 2014, I received their estimate for the jobs. I had 2 projects. One was to install a new shower on the first floor and to repair the ceiling of the basement that was below the first-floor shower; their estimate for that was $4,700. The second job was to lay a new floor in the basement apartment; that was $4,300. I got two other estimates, one of which was higher and the other about equal to theirs, so their price seemed fair to me. After my review of the estimates, I called them to do the $4,700 job. (The $4,300 job, they would only do if all the "floor areas [were] free and clear." (The other two estimates included moving the furniture.). I had tenants, with all their belongings in the apartment, so that would not be possible until they moved. But I contemplated waiting till then, based on my tenants' convenience and to hire them for this job as well. I was ready to start job #1 immediately and accepted their $4,700 quote with no hesitancy or bargaining. Peter said he would bring the contract to me day after next. I never heard from them again. While curious, I can understand making the business decision to back out of a verbal agreement; maybe they had too much work or something. But I can not understand such a lack of professionalism, not to mention common courtesy. I never heard from Barratt Constructions Services again. No follow-up whatsoever, notwithstanding the fact that they were working on my neighbors' house (I could see their truck in the driveway on a daily basis). Neither David nor Peter extended the common courtesy to speaking to me; which extension of courtesy, and professionalism would have involved a mere cell-phone call or a stroll of a few feet to my door. (I hired one of the other two contractors, which did a phenomenal job, professional, expert, courteous, clean-up everyday. Ironically, the tenants wound up moving out before the expiration of their lease and I had the second job done by Willy Osman Becerra as well; great job here too.) As to Barratt Construction Services: no services! The work they did on my neighbors place looked o.k.; other than how it looked, I do not know. So whether their work is professionally done I cannot say one way or the other. I can say they are not professional.

Barratt was a pleasure to work with and the crew was very hard working We hired them to replace the floor joists and subfloors in 2 rooms. During the demo Barratt came to us about concern with the overall structure of the addition prior owners put on the house. After some additional demo we learned Barratt was correct and our addition had major structural issues. Our project (and the cost) within a week changed drastically. However, I don't think we could have ever made it through this project and got the same honesty from any other contractor. In fact we had replaced one of the walls in this addition 2 years ago due to a sloping ceiling and that contractor assured us that wall replacement solved all structural problems. Barratt replaced from top to bottom a 1/3 of our house in 3 months even with 2 weeks of permit delays. Our project included removal of the original exterior brick wall from 1891, 2 full bathrooms, a kitchen, walk-in closet, new deck, new radiators, windows, doors, plumbing for baths and a kitchen, new flooring, heated bathroom floors, and a luxury shower with a bench. Barratt was aware of our strict budget and concern over costs given the unplanned work and were always there to suggest areas we could save. For example, they re-installed all our old kitchen cabinets and even fixed some broken drawers. Also, if you are someone who prefers various forms of communication with your contractor again I suggest Barratt. We interviewed several contractors from Angie's List and a lot preferred phone as the primary contact method. My husband and I spend a lot of time at work and in/out of meetings so constant phone calls wasn't our preferred contact method. Barratt was flexible with communication so we relied a lot on email as it was easier for us. And we also had face to face meetings as needed throughout the project and phone calls. I definitely recommend Barratt and we've already discussed other projects we would like to hire them for next year.

I chose Barratt construction from among about 7 other contractors also rated highly on angies list who came out to bid on the project. They immediately stood out to me for the attention to detail they had in the initial site visit and their ideas to make the project work better and reduce cost set me at ease. Even though they were not the lowest bid, I chose them because there wasn't a question I had that they couldn't answer and they had the most complete bid documents that set out every cost area and clearly explained where the money was going. Both Peter and David the proprietors were great to work with on site, very responsive and their crews performed high quality work with attention to most everything and willing to come back and fix any small issues I had. They never deviated from that attitude during the job and always gave me options when coming upon something unexpected in the work. Best of all I got a great apartment that we have rented for more than we expected and the tenants have never lived somewhere better. So it was a good investment because of their quality. I only wish they had someone to do procurement services for a lot of finish materials and fixtures since I had to specify and purchase those, but that is standard and understandable as they are not designers- they build what you ask for-and it saved me a lot of money so in the long run it was worthwhile. I'd use them again on any remodel or building project we do in the future.

On the day of the appointment I was contacted by David who stated he was confused about the appointment time and could we change the time to 1:30. I agreed to the time change but unfortunately was delayed 15 minutes. Not knowing if he had arrived (there was no business card or note on the door) I waited until 2:00 to call him. He stated that he was here at 1:30 but he did not get a response. How ironic that the company wanted to make a schedule change but they could not accommodate the client. He further explained that my home was far from his place of business and did wish to travel to do the job. I do not know where his place of business is but recognize that ALL the information on Angie's List is for Washington DC. This company obviously does not need any business.

The Barratt team was clean and fast. The project took two days and nine years later the roof is still leak free.

Connecting with the company was initially a challenge. After leaving a voice message expressing an interest in speaking to someone about a potential basement renovation, I recieved a call within hours. Unfortunately, the phone connection was bad and Mr. Tatchell said he would call when he was in a better location. He never called back. I called back twice within the following week but did not hear from the company. Finally about two weeks later, I made one last attempt and left another voice message. Mr. Tatchell eventually called back. We setup an appointment for Mr. Tatchell to come by the house to see the basement. He was punctual and pleasent. After about 30 minutes, I realized that it would probably not work out. Although, I had provided a conceptual layout of the basement floorplan and a verbal description of the scope of work, Mr. Tatchell and his assistant did not seem interested. This was apparent from their lack of suggestions or descriptions about next steps. I also sensed from the conversation that Mr. Tatchell prefers to prepare estimates and work from complete and detailed construction drawings. Nothing wrong with that. We were not a fit!

Not only are we completely thrilled with our end product, but we enjoyed working with the Barratt Construction team throughout the project. From our first initial meeting until the end of the project, Peter and David were upfront about costs, gave candid opinions, and didn?t try to nickel and dime us through the change request process. Their team was in our house, on all three floors, for about three months. They treated both our home and our family with respect, and minimized the intrusion whenever possible. The workmanship and attention to detail of the construction work done is impressive and it actually exceeded our expectations. I would not hesitate to recommend Barratt Construction to anyone, and have told many friends and neighbors to give them a call when starting on home projects.

gave me good advice and steps to take.

Bottom Line: If you want the best, hire Barratt Construction. I'm a homeowner on Capitol Hill with significant remodeling experience and our project with Barratt Construction was nothing short of outstanding at every stage. Peter is a true professional: he is completely trustworthy, provides honest and sincere recommendations, follows through on all of his responsibilities and is an all around great person. His guys are wonderful: totally trustworthy, and all work directly for the company, meaning no sub-contractors. In fact, most of his guys have worked with him for multiple years, which is nearly unheard of in the GC world. Peter controls the work and the quality which is key to the client remaining in control of the project. You can have direct interaction with Peter as he is onsite nearly every day to inspect progress and quality. Our project grew in scope throughout the construction due to unforeseen, but expected, challenges of renovating a 100 year old house. Peter and David were there at each stage to recommend fixes and provide options. In fact, despite us adding about 3 weeks of work due to change orders, they still nearly met the original timeline agreed to in the contract. Also remember that you will be purchasing tile, appliances, cabinets etc. They will install everything and rough in the needed infrastructure, but they don't pick the finishes. To finish, one piece of advice to potential clients of Barratt from someone who knows remodeling projects. These guys are EXTREMELY busy due to their excellent reputation and high quality of work. If they don't return your phone call within 10 mins of you calling when you are looking at obtaining a quote, don't freak out. Give them some time and they will get back to you if they think your project meets their availability/capabilities. That is another huge plus about Barratt, they aren't trying to turn business away or be 'RUDE' to you, they are giving you honest feedback about how they think your project might be able to fit into their current work schedule. This prevents both the company and the customer from getting frustrated as it cuts down on the potential for time and cost overruns if they undertake projects that don't meet their availability or scope. I will recommend Barratt to all of my friends, which is my biggest endorsement of a company, and use them for any large future projects that we might need.

I called and asked the individual to come for an estimate on a Kitchen Remodel and he told me they only service NW DC. Apparently, every other area in DC is not good enough for these contractors.

The communications that I had went well.

Did not require their services, but would definitely contact them in the future.

Very easy. Would not hesitate to work with the team again. Of all the quotes that I received, they were the only ones that even mentioned insulation. Initial estimate was way below my budget and the team had worked with me to increase the scope of work adjusted to my budget. Would not hesitate to use them again.

When we met them, we were first time homeowners with little clue about how to renovate a house. They worked with us to create architectural designs, get permits, and to renovate our entire house while we lived in it. They are thoughtful and professional. We were very lucky that they took on our job and are forever grateful. Our house has been completely transformed. In the one year we worked with them, the appraisal for our house more than doubled. Their workmanship was excellent. Whenever we changed our minds on something, they accommodated us with a smile. They always came through on their word, and we can’t imagine any better general contractor to work with. They also let us do some of the work (demo, painting, exposing a brick wall, removing a chimney, removing our radiators, etc.) ourselves. Throughout the year-long process of renovating our home, they were more like combat companions or close friends than contractors – just all around good, honest workers – the kind that are really hard to find. Our friends and family can’t believe the transformation that our house has gone through, it is really amazing. Their team – Andreas (general), Satch (A/C), and Eliot (electrical), Jose (carpenter) and the others are great too. Thanks guys!

We had a large amount of exterior and interior work we wanted to have done on our rather large 60-year old home. After interviewing a number of firms for the exterior and interior work, we decided to divide the work into two contracts ? one for the exterior work and one for the interior. We decided to hire Barratt Construction Services LLC to do the roofing, window and door work on the exterior of our home. We based that decision to retain them, among other things, on their dozens of rave reviews on Angie's List, and were not disappointed. The quality of their work was first rate, the experience of working with Barratt was wonderful and their pricing for the exterior work was eminently fair, giving us very real value for the money we spent on this project. Based on this highly successful project, we then retained Barratt to undertake a full scale renovation of the interior of our home. This review relates solely to the exterior work. The interior work is currently in progress, and going extraordinarily well. I?ll submit a separate review regarding the interior work when it?s finished. Barratt Construction is managed by business partners Peter Tatchell and David Jackson. They?re a terrific team. Based on the very substantial amount of work they've already done for us, we recommend them without qualification. They do wonderful work and run an excellent business. Here are some of the reasons we think so: --Peter and David are expert at what they do and provide exceptionally useful advice about structuring a renovation project. --They?re extremely helpful in suggesting creative solutions to design and technical problems. --They do exceptionally high quality work¸ with great attention to detail. They personally review all aspects of the work. --They have an excellent & stable team of specialized workers in their employ and thus have a predictable work force and don't need to use subcontractors. You know who's coming to your home every day. --They set very high standards for their team of workers, and their workers meet those meticulous standards. --They have an extraordinary level of professionalism and responsiveness. They don?t stop until they ?get things right,? addressing any and all issues and concerns one might raise about any aspect of the work. --They?re excellent at communicating about work status & open issues and both flexible and considerate in accommodating scheduling issues. --Peter and David themselves are decent, refined, likeable & very considerate. They both have superb taste. They are scrupulously honest. They are both simply wonderful to work with. --Last but not least, they provide real value for what they charge, and what they charge is fair for the service they give you. --We think they're first rate, as do so many other Angie's list clients/reviewers. Indeed, based on the superb job they did on the exterior of our home, we hired them to do a complete renovation of the interior of our home. I?ll submit a separate detailed review of their work on the interior renovation when that work is completed, but at this point I can report that they?re some months into that interior work, and what they?ve completed so far ? including among other things installing three gorgeous renovated bathrooms, refinishing all the wood floors on the top floor of the home, installing a new wood floor in and completely upgrading a family room ? meets the same exceptionally high quality of the work on the exterior of the home. We feel enormously fortunate to have found Barratt Construction through Angie?s List and recommend them without qualification or reservation to others considering these types of projects, whether involving the doors, windows and roof on the outside of the home or renovating bathrooms, redoing wood flooring, painting the interior of the house, renovating the kitchen or other projects on the interior of the house. PS: Clarification: My answer to the question below regarding "surprises" during the work identified a week long power outage. That power outage was of Mother Nature's, and not Barratt's, doing.

Called and left a message to discuss possibly using Barratt for a full kitchen remodel. Never head back.

David and Peter and their team are absolute experts. We cannot recommend them enough. They were responsive to every request that we had and always finished the job they said they would. We did not need to worry about details in their quotes, because if they said they were going to do a project that meant that they were going to make a finished project that both we and they are proud of ? a great finished product. Did not think of water spickets for an outdoor hose, drains for icemakers, electric for garbage disposal, or the dozens of other things that come up in a large project? Doesn?t matter, they have it covered ? it?s part of the job, not a change order. As an example of their character, we ordered big windows to our specifications, but they found that they would be too close to an I-beam, and they picked up the tab for new windows because they had not pointed out that the big windows were not feasible earlier, though we had not really asked. This level of professionalism is what you want to expect, but don?t always get. We really enjoyed working with them, they are great people and anyone would be lucky to have them on their project. They also spent a lot of time communicating with us, being here almost every day. There are a few unfair Angie?s list comments from people who never worked with them and did not get a call back on the initial call. Sometimes professionals offering high quality service realize that they are at capacity and have to decide whether to hire someone to call every lead and write every proposal, which is a cost that would be passed to their clients. The fact is that they are responsive to clients, and it is not their responsibility to follow every job lead. Angie?s list should be about comments from existing, not potential, clients. I am glad that they spent their time responding to our needs once we hired them.

We are extremely pleased with our decision to hire Barratt. Their experience and professional approach proved effective in managing a very difficult project. We met initially with Peter and David, to discuss our scope, budget and timing. They were very realistic about what could be accomplished and the timing for completion of the project. In addition to their knowledge, we were impressed with their honesty and commitment to excellence. The construction crew was composed almost entirely of Barratt employees, as opposed to subcontractors. Consequently, we became familiar with their staff, who were skilled, polite and worked effectively after arriving promptly every day. We definitely feel that we received exceptional value for our money and are extremely grateful to Barratt for their taking on our project.

Left two detailed messages two days apart. Now a week later and have received no return call or contact.