Alternate Route Construction

Interior Painting, General Remodeling, Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,

About us

My name is Darren Maynes, founder and owner of Alternate Route Construction. We are located in Smyrna, Delaware. We specialize in finish carpentry and woodworking; such as Crown moulding, Wainscoting, Coffered ceilings, Accent walls, Ship lap, Panel moulding, Custom woodworking, and Historic renovations; However, we cover all phases of construction; including handyman services, tile, drywall, painting, plumbing, kitchens, bathrooms, and more.

Business highlights

24 years of trusted experience
Veteran Owned & Operated
Family Owned & Operated

Services we offer

Finish Carpentry Woodworking Crown moulding Tile

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

0%



Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
PayPal
Visa


Photos of past projects

Reviews

5.012 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Filter reviews by category

Showing 1-12 of 12 reviews

Ellen Z.
10/2024
5.0
woodworking
  + -1 more
Darren was very professional, very neat
Description of Work: Refinishing of Interior stairs and railings
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Marianne D.
03/2024
5.0
remodeling, interior painters, woodworking
  + 1 more
Darren did a great job. He crafted corbels for our porch that were so beautiful.
Description of Work: siding, custom, flower boxes, installation, and trim of a mahogany entry door; Interior painting, and trim, work; culture stone; exterior trim, work…
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Jimmy D.
03/2024
5.0
remodeling, interior painters
  + 0 more
Very well. Darren was timely in the project and cleaned up every day until the project was completed
Description of Work: Drywall, Finish, Trim, Painting, lighting

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$8,000

JUSTINA M B.
03/2024
5.0
remodeling, home remodeling
  + 0 more
Everything went very well. They did an excellent job on this project and was extremely professional and clean. Always left the site in very clean condition at the end of the workday.
Description of Work: Finish Carpentry; Full basement bathroom build out with tile; Egress door and trim

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$60,000

Stephanie C.
03/2024
5.0
home remodeling, interior painters, remodeling
  + 1 more
Great! Darren is a hard worker and friendly and positive! We have used him several times and always happy with his work.
Description of Work: Finish carpentry; painting.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Bert C.
03/2024
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
Fantastic. Work was excellent and done efficiently.House was left clean and in order. Darren was honest and courteous.
Description of Work: Entire interior needed painting, several rooms needed Sheetrock to be retaped, and some sheetrock repair.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Tom B.
03/2024
5.0
remodeling, interior painters, woodworking, home remodeling, roofing
  + 3 more
Excellent! Fair pricing. Diligence, honesty, skilled workmanship.
Description of Work: Tile flooring; Various Church construction and repairs & Improvements
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Dave B.
03/2024
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Very well; Darren Maynes is a conscientious and thorough worker, focusing on both the big picture and small details of the project presented to him.
Description of Work: Home repairs and improvement.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Cameron C.
03/2024
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Went well. Did a nice job.
Description of Work: Home repair
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Amy K.
02/2024
5.0
home remodeling, interior painters, woodworking
  + 1 more
The whole process went smoothly and painlessly. Darren was at my home when he told me he would be there, cleaned up after himself, and did quality work. I recommend him for any work and will certainly use him again in the future.
Description of Work: Flooring; Finish ceiling work

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,100

Response from Alternate Route Construction
Thank you, [Member Name Removed]. It is a pleasure to work with you.

Heath P.
02/2024
5.0
remodeling
  + -1 more
Everything went great. Darren did everything he was hired to do, and when an issue came up he told me asap and fixed the issue .
Description of Work: Remodeling - General
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Angela C.
02/2024
5.0
remodeling, interior painters, woodworking
  + 1 more
Everything was perfect. Very pleased.
Description of Work: Painting - sanding walls to remove old wallpaper paste - installing crown molding - installing hardwood floor.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

    Contact information

    Located in, Smyrna, DE 19977


    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Open All Day
    Monday:
    Open All Day
    Tuesday:
    Open All Day
    Wednesday:
    Open All Day
    Thursday:
    Open All Day
    Friday:
    Open All Day
    Saturday:
    Open All Day

    Licensing

    Insured

    No License Required for Trade
    State Contractor License Requirements

    All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our State Contractor License Requirements page.

    *Contact business to see additional licenses.


    Service Categories

    Interior Painting,
    General Remodeling,
    Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,
    Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
    Handyman Services,
    Roofing

    FAQ

    Alternate Route Construction is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.

    Sunday: Open All Day

    Monday: Open All Day

    Tuesday: Open All Day

    Wednesday: Open All Day

    Thursday: Open All Day

    Friday: Open All Day

    Saturday: Open All Day

    Alternate Route Construction accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,PayPal,Visa
    Yes, Alternate Route Construction offers free project estimates.
    No, Alternate Route Construction does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
    Yes, Alternate Route Construction offers a 0% senior discount.
    No, Alternate Route Construction does not offer emergency services.
    Yes, Alternate Route Construction offers warranties.
    Alternate Route Construction offers the following services: Finish Carpentry Woodworking Crown moulding Tile

    Contact information

    Located in, Smyrna, DE 19977


    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Open All Day
    Monday:
    Open All Day
    Tuesday:
    Open All Day
    Wednesday:
    Open All Day
    Thursday:
    Open All Day
    Friday:
    Open All Day
    Saturday:
    Open All Day