Garry Calvin Contracting LLC

Description of Work: Gary rebuilt our bathroom and converted our deck to a covered deck. He did a great job. He worked with us to make sure we got exactly what we were looking for. He met us at stores to help us select the right materials for the job from fixtures to tile.

Description of Work: Drawing only, no estimate.

Description of Work: Garry had done several projects at our old house so we hired him to be the contractor to do 3 bathrooms and the master bedroom suite at our new house. The project was supposed to take 8 weeks and it has taken more than 16 weeks. We wanted to have most of the project completed before we had to actually move in, but the communication from Garry, his organization of sub-contractors, the lack of a critical path of construction (it seemed to change on a day to day basis), and the fact that his two main laborers on the project refused to work a full work day made the project a disaster. Deadlines were consistently not met, schedules and plans were not written down, and the customers who were paying for the project (us!) were put in second or third priority constantly behind his subcontractors and their wishes, work hours, and opinions. We literally paid him off at the end so we could be rid of his lack of management and ignoring our priorities, wishes, and needs. He didn't write things down, MANY errors were made, things had to be redone, and the project drug on forever. When discussions ensued about our concerns Garry acted like an adolescent boy making excuses and at times trying to blame us for things gone wrong. I don't know if he has psychological issues or if he's taken on too many projects that he can't handle, but we would NOT recommend him to anyone. Ever.

Description of Work: Previously evaluated contractor for kitchen remodeling.

Description of Work: He used a cut rate crew. They did very poor work. I had to have it redone, by another contractor, about 3 months ago because of all the water damage.

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Description of Work: A rare gem of a contractor!!! I loved working with Garry because he was such a great communicator. SO many times it is hard to get phone calls and emails returned from people you want to give money to help you. Garry ALWAYS responded in a timely manner to my communications, whether emails, texts, or phone calls. Garry was a super-organized contractor. He had a clearly organized contract and didn't nitpick details, was always fair in every way with me. I HIGHLY recommend using Garry Calvin, I would definitely use again. What he did for me was a basement remodel (bedroom, bathroom, closet, hallway). Time spent: about 3 months, cost: about 30 grand.

Description of Work: We originally met Garry in a booth at the KC Remodeling Home Show last year. We were impressed both after talking with him as well as looking the photos of jobs he'd completed. We kept his number handy to use when we decided to start the bid process. We knew we'd have him at least provide an estimate when ready. Before that time, when we looked into various cabinet companies in considering our project, we came across his name again as a good independent general contractor. This was from an outside source - a very reputable local cabinet company -- Shamrock Cabinets. We ended up choosing Garry for various minor projects in a home we purchased as well as a major remodel to put in a completely new kitchen and master bath. This involved removing and rebuilding two walls. Garry took us through the entire process from design to completion. He has a wealth of experience in a very wide range of building and remodeling projects so we trusted he had what it all would take. We are very pleased overall.

Description of Work: Install spa tub in bathroom, retile bathroom floor and tub surround, install new kitchen backsplash and range hood.

Description of Work: We replaced our staircase that was of very common design of the late 1980's with oak end caps and metal ballusters. We discussed the project, met at the material supplier to select exactly what we wanted and then launched the project. Garry addressed every detail with experience and consideration of the customer.

Description of Work: Repaired my driveway light.

Description of Work: Gary Colvin Contracting LLC came out to give an estimate for kitchen remodeling. They gave the estimate two weeks ago.

Description of Work: I live in an 80 yr + bungalow on the Plaza. I had the original galley kitchen with a tiny breakfast nook and a small "mud room" at the back of the house. I had two outlets, the pipes under the sink would freeze, the appliances were original, the door on the mudroom was plate glass and not secure. The floor was peel and stick squares on top of an old wood floor. I spent many hours (and many years) looking out the back window and dreaming of tearing off the back of the house and enlarging the kitchen. I was claustrophobic in that narrow space. I also wanted a big french door to let in light. I interviewed 3 or 4 contractors and received bids from all. It was the roofline on the back of the house that presented the biggest challenge. I wanted to keep the Craftsman detail of the support braces and match the the detail of the deep facia boards (I really don't know what that is called, but you are welcome to come see for yourself). There was also an upstairs window that had to be worked around. Garry, looked at the project with a builder's eye and knew what had to be done. He could not only gut the kitchen, lay new floor, insulate, re-plumb, upgrade electrical, plan the space, material (cabinet, tile, lighting, fixture) choices, but he also envisioned and planned for the new 500 sq ft addition. The new addition required building permits, codes inspections, roof extension, footings, secure entry during construction, stucco exterior (I did not want that pre-fab stuff), a new french door, lighting and so much more than I could have ever imagined. Garry drew up the design, and gave me a detailed bid in about a week. Garry was not the least expensive, but he was not the most expensive either. But I knew Garry was the best for the job. I chose him first because of his ability to solve the exterior roofline challenge, second because of his demeanor and our shared vision for the job and lastly because I had already done my research and knew the price was reasonable. The price I spent is approximate and it was 10 years ago.

Description of Work: Garry performed two projects for us. (1) installation of Pella windows and (2) add on of a screened porch.

Description of Work: They have done various followups on the remodeling they did for me back in April.

Description of Work: (02/16/2010) Remodel our screened in porch to an office for my at home business. This is a work in progress but we are very impressed with the effort and progress at this point where the room is enclosed, heated and warm! It is estimated we are two weeks from completion but our experience with Garry has been so favorable I felt the need to list this job in progress. Further comments will be added upon completion but at this point we have high praise for every aspect of this difficult remodeling job! Feel free to call me at 913-722-4002. Glenn Haynes - Prairie Village Kansas.