Adams Construction Services Inc

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Decided upon Adams Construction based on his credentials and the good reference of 4 other people where he did similar work. A contract was drawn up and after exchange of several emails and visits to office it was settled and deposit applied. Price appeared to be about 5% higher than competitors but accepted contract hopping for a turnkey job. Schedule set up on a flow sheet to work around my schedule so I could be present during the work. After job completed I would have to say that I am not happy with Mr. Adams choice of tile sub-contractor, due to tiles not flush with each other on floor and walls and plumbing fixtures for shower were not installed in center of shower wall, so the tile had to be torn out and fixtures moved, then re-tiled, so now we are stuck with it. After shower base warms up from hot water, it pops when moving around in shower, therefore again the tile contractors did not install base correctly, so now we are stuck with it. Mr. Adams never sent me a critique sheet or satisfaction survey to see what could have been done better. I would suggest a thorough check of sub-contractors be accomplished before proceeding with any work.

I really, really like them. They were very professional. They were competitively priced and the quality of work was high. They came out and explained things a lot more. The other people I tried to get to come out, they just wanted to do things their own way. They listened to us and did exactly what I wanted. They were reasonable priced too. I would highly recommend them. I was going have them finish my basement but I got moving.

Didn't have the work done

Thad Adams came out to give us an estimate on the project. It took about a week to get the estimate, Scheduling the installation date was set about 4 wks later. That was when they were available next. We were not in a hurry so it worked out fine. The work took about 4-5 days. We had them come out another day to touch up some caulking. They were very quick to respond to our call. Julie in the office answered my questions quickly or found out the answers and got back to me quickly. The guys that came to do the project were all very nice and friendly and did an excellent job. I have no complaints!!

I found Adam's Construction at the Louisville Home & Garden show in March. Thad Adams, the owner, was very easy to talk to and very professional; really seemed liked he cared about the project I was planning in my head. I wanted to take at a wall between my current living room and kitchen to expand the area; install new laminate flooring, add a new kitchen island, new pendant lighting, new counter tops and a new kitchen sink. Mr. Adams made an appointment to give me an estimate about 3 weeks later. We signed the contract on April 5; his men started the project on April 25th and the job was complete on May 10th. My project was not a super large job, but not a small job by any means. We had a deadline we were working against due to a family member coming to stay with us for a month at the end of May. Mr. Adams committed to meeting my deadline and assured me the job would be complete by the middle of May. They did indeed meet and beat the deadline. All of Adam's employee's were so nice and very professional. The project manager, Shane,, had great communication skills and kept the project moving along. He kept me informed every step of the way. The men on the project team did such a beautiful job and even cleaned up each day after themselves; so as not to leave me in a mess. I highly recommend this company to anyone who has any kind of remodeling work to be done. My new room is so beautiful. We are ecstatic with the work and look forward to using our new area for many years to come. I feel like I've moved to a new home. Thank you Adam's Construction, for a job very well done!

Did not use company. Very professional, punctual, and friendly. However, quote was far above what I could afford.

Thad was here for a couple hours taking detailed measurements, pictures and notes. He was extremely thorough in his assessment of what I have now and what I wanted to do (adding 2-story, 480 sq. ft). Of all the contractors I invited out for bids, Thad's was the most detailed - I was very impressed.

AC’s level of professionalism from beginning to end was impressive (timeliness, presentation of the quote, no mess left behind). While this cost us more than we expected, we’re quite happy with the job itself.

Since I went with another contractor for the job there are no details to pass along.

OK. They modified charges to near the amount that I had told them I wanted to spend and quality of work was typical to what you get most places today.

We had two or three estimates before we decided on the Adams Company. We were impressed from the start with Mr. Adams' professionalism in his estimation process. He stood out from all the rest in the questions he asked and his thoroughness. We were also favorably impressed with the workers who came to our home. The Adams Co was not the lowest bidder for the work, but we believed it was a fair price. We hired them for their professionalism and perceived expertise. We are very satisfied with the result and will probably hire them again when the need arises.

When I purchased my home in Mar 09, the basement was an unfinished walkout but with plumbing rough ins. I had some specific ideas of what I wanted to do and after interviewing several companies and soliciting many bids, I chose Adams Construction. All references gave good reviews and upon selecting Adam's, I worked directly with John Spitznagle. John was very friendly, attentive and eager to have the project satisfy my needs. After discussing the possibilities of the space, we went with my original plans. I did not want a "basement" feel but feel more integrated with the house as "living" space. The basement project included adding a full bath, a bar with back sink and some simple recessed cabinetry. Working with Adams This is my first major home renovation and so I am very inexperienced. I rate the core construction as first rate but some of the finish work could have been more detailed. I do have to say that if considering Adam's Construction, you must review all the work at each stage to confirm that there has been no lack of communication in design or work. But, having spoken with friends and relatives about other contractors they have used, I would say that John/Adam's were very communicative while the project was ongoing. John and I would touch base every few days to discuss the upcoming steps. There were a couple of issues concerning communication of plans/construction internally to Adam's (whether to subcontractors or employees). One wall was not extended as far as originally drawn (but minor as it actually makes a hall larger). Another example of internal communication issue was the carpet installation. The main basement area is a large open space. Carpet was specially ordered to go through this open space and needed to be oriented/installed to reduced seems. However, the carpet installaiton team either did not know or ignored the direction on the carpet orientation and installed the carpet incorrecly. It is those internal communications that required I review the job site at each point to confirm that what John and I discussed made it to the actual workers. I do have to say that any item I brought up was addressed by John and Adam's immediately. They made sure I was satisfied. (In the end, I did have to accept the carpet mis-orientation though). Looking back now, there are a few things in the design (placement of doors, selection of bar counters/cabinets), that required changes to my initial plans. Although constrained by the bid requirements, I wish I had chosen or been offered more creative alternatives to address unforeseen design issues. Or those design issues should have been seen before construction began. Time and Cost My project involved a refinance of my mortgage which had very stringent requirements for documentation, how long the project could last and a limited payment schedule. The project had to be completed within 60 days of start, with only a 10% upfront payment, and complete third party appraisals before and after the project. Adams Construction had no problem with the terms my bank required where other contractors expressed concerns. When I solicited bids, I was concerned about "low ball" bids from non-professional companies who would bid low to get the job and then return requiring more money. While Adams Construction was not the abolute lowest bid, they were nearer the lower end than some of the bids I received (60-80k from others). I must say that I cannot see how other companies could have charged 30-50k more and given much better quality. I feel I got a quality construction project without overspending for it. There were no cost differences from the bid to the final cost other than minor changes I made that increased the cost. I did not necessarily select the highest quality finish items (as it is a basement) but I do think I got the quality of products and services I paid for if not better. I do have to comment that the crew from Adams were willing to work whatever schedules (weekends, evenings) to meet the projects deadlines. The job was completed within 6 weeks which was well within the time limits in the contract. I had no problems getting in touch with Adams/John for project updates. Overall, I would highly recommend Adams Construction for a project, would consider them for any future project and have recommended them to family. Just make sure you check that all the details are being followed.

I worked with them to plan a remodel of my upstairs bathroom and bedroom. They charged me a $750 fee to do the design work, which I paid. I was told that this fee would be rolled into the cost of the construction after they began work. Despite an INCREDIBLE lack of communication on their part (I had to physically stop by the office twice to even get them to speak with me), I worked with them and received the initial estimates. They were more than I expected and I had to negotiate with them to do the work in phases. We were in the middle of this process when they stopped communicating with me outright. Despite promises to email me and leaving "a note right here on my blotter" to call me in a week, I heard nothing. They appear to be a very professional company, but if they're too busy or don't consider you an important enough bid, you won't hear from them. It's a family run business and plenty of people review their work as top notch. However, their communication is awful, and while I'm sure they do quality work, be prepared to drag them every step of the way. *edit as of 06/21/11* After talking with Thad a few months ago, we came to an agreement that there were misunderstandings on both my part and Adams' regarding our communication. I came upon some financial issues in January and determined I had to sell my house, so I called them again to discuss repair of what I thought was minor mold or mildew damage in the office of my home. After they came in and looked into things a little more thoroughly, it was determined that the previous owner had a balcony installed that was not inspected or brought to code. The weather had wicked moisture into the side of the house due to bad flashing and had completely rotted an entire wall of my lower floor including the studs. Thad and the Adams' team was very professional and understanding of my financial needs when they helped me find a plan to get the wall repaired and the balcony removed so that I could begin getting my home ready for sale. They rebuilt the wall entirely, kept the interior dirt to a minimum, and took great lengths to make sure that their workers didn't scuff the floor, make messes carrying equipment, or otherwise have much effect on the other rooms of the house while they were working. Communication throughout the process was much more organized than before and kept me up to date with what stage of the process we were in and whether they needed additional information from me. After things were completed, the wall and upstairs looked brand new. The construction was very well done, and they also custom made a doorbell mount and fixed some door trim as requested to help me get ready for the sale. They cost a little more than competitors (hence the B rating) but they do things RIGHT. They only build things to code and cut no corners. You can find someone to do things cheaper, but as my balcony will attest, cheaper is not always the best option. I'd pay them extra anytime to make sure I had no worries about the future safety of my home. They're one of the best companies I've ever had the pleasure of working with and would recommend them in a heartbeat. In fact, they're already working on another project for me now!

I liked their communication, professionalism and quality of work. We would use them again.

It was a big project. The overall experience went very well. I would recommend them for their competency and their professionalism. I was very impressed with the fact that at the end of each day they would completely clean up all tools and debris. On the rare occasion when they were not able to make out it as planned they would call the day before and inform us. Upon completion there were a couple of minor issues we wanted taken care of. Even though we had paid in full, they were out the very next day do take care of our issues. They did an excellent job. I would use them again in the future. I have had many projects done in the past and this is the only company that actually completed the job to my satisfaction.

Mr. Adams came to my home as scheduled and gave me an estimate for tearing down old porch and installing new porch rails, columns and screen panels, along with a new screen door. The estimate was a tiny bit higher than the first I received but after reading their glowing references on the Better Business Bureau website, I decided to go with Adams. I am so glad I did. Plus the materials are of better quality. My house is old, and apparently "out of square" but the men who did the installation worked long and hard to overcome the problems that my house presented. They were always on time and completed everything as promised. The two men who did the job, were very professional, knowledgable, polite and hardworking. They completely cleaned up any mess before they left each day. They do all types of home repair and remodeling, decks - everything - and I will be calling them again soon, to remodel basement. I highly recommend this company.

Exceptional work on my new screened-in front porch.