O'Hara Construction General Contractor

I ended up saving a lot in labor costs but it probably took me longer to do. So, I do not know what kind of work O'Hara Construction does, but a retirn phone call would have been appropriate I think.

Found contractor on Angies List in late August 2010, left a few messages trying to set up a meeting. Contractor was initially difficult to reach (calls not returned) but when we did hook up to review the job, I was left with a positive impression due to his detailed knowledge of what would be involved in the job. Said he had a couple of jobs to finish before he could get to mine. Had one call shortly after that confirmed he was still involved in these jobs, but did eventually forward quote. Had a very difficult time reaching contractor for next several weeks, several calls and emails of mine went unanswered until early October when we finally spoke again. I asked him to forward contract. I had a concern due to the payment structure (ie upfront deposit, milestones, etc), and discussed it with him over the phone. Stated he could not alter the payment structure, but would forward references for me to contact. Two days later contractor not only did not forward references, but instead emailed to turn down job, I assume based on what I thought was a legitimate concern over the payment structure. In summary, I'm sorry this did not work out. When we met to discuss, contractor arrived within 15 minutes of scheduled time, and seemed to be a professional who knew the details of the job. And for what its worth, contractor just generally seemed like a nice guy, and I was looking forward to working with him. I actually delayed the job significantly because I believed I found the right contractor for the job. Unfortunately due to the unresponsiveness, and ultimately emailing me stating his decision to turn down the job due to what I thought was a reasonable concern, I cannot recommend this contractor.

I think he's a very, very honest person. I'm sure that he does really good work. It's just that he's so tied up and busy that he couldn't start work for a while. I decided to go with somebody else that could do the work quicker. I would've been very happy with him, too. He's a terrific person.

First off I have to say that we highly recommend O?Hara Construction. We initially met Adrian in 2008 when we were working to remodel a bathroom, and unfortunately he was unavailable at the time (we should have waited!). We were impressed with him and his ideas at that meeting and thought of him again when we decided to reconfigure our apartment. The scope of the project included moving an interior wall that enclosed an abandoned chimney stack in our 3rd floor apartment of a building that dates to 1900, replacing the flooring where the wall/closet/chimney were, and making other necessary improvements. All in all, the interior of our apartment was in rough shape as the previous owner who converted it cut a lot of corners that had deteriorate over the five years that we had lived there. We worked with Adrian from on a semi-long distance basis and the job could not have gone any better or more smoothly. The work came out even better than we could have anticipated and it was truly a pleasure to work with Adrian throughout the project. The new layout of the apartment is exactly what we envisioned. The cost of the job was right on target with the original contract and Adrian kept us well informed through the process, even updating us with pictures throughout. Any questions or concerns raised were addressed very quickly and professionally. We were very impressed with the ability to keep intact the historical elements of the home, reusing existing doors and mouldings. The replaced sections of floor are indiscernible from the existing portions. The attention to detail went above and beyond what we could have anticipated. Additionally, as it is commonly the case with multi-dwelling properties, Adrian was able to work with us in managing changing ?requirements? of our condo association and neighbors, which made this part of the process much easier than it could have been. In summary, Adrian does exceptional work, provides an impressively high level of customer service, and is truly a pleasure to work with. We highly recommend him and could not be happier with his work.

Adrian was a pleasure to work with and did a fantastic job! He made what could have been a very stressful situation (the loss of my only bathroom) much more manageable with his pleasant demeanor and professionalism. He was onsite every day, easy to reach, and returned calls quickly. He took the time to explain the overall process, walk through specific pieces of the work that had been done, and answer questions. He asked for my input every step of the way when decisions on aesthetics needed to be made, and was extremely responsive to any changes I asked for (for example, he moved the medicine cabinet higher even though it had already been framed in and he had to re-frame it). I was very comfortable having him in my home, and had no concerns about leaving him there while I went off to work. By the end of the project I had built up a trust level where I just knew that whatever came up he would take care of it and handle it well. He also cleaned up every day (sometimes better than me). Adrian obviously takes great pride in his work, and rightly so. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to friends and family, or hire him again.

He installed our kitchen cabinets, making them level in an old house where nothing is level. He did this in a timely manner, was friendly, and the kitchen looks beautiful! Along the way he was willing to do extra things we needed like redoing the stairs on our back porch and replacing some outside doors that were weird sizes. He installed wood trim and replaced old trim that we had refinished. It looks fantastic. He took care in his work and to protect our house. He was always in a good mood, easy to deal with, and he charged what he said he would. We would definitely use him again and recommend him.

The only way I could replace a rusting oil tank in my old house was to have a hole cut into a floor, as the door to the cellar was too small to fit a new tank, and could not be welded in place as the previous one had been. The oil company would also no longer deliver oil as the tank was rusted, so there was some urgency in getting this done. Adrian was able to fit me in around his and another client's Thanksgiving plans. He was professionable and personnable, and a pleasure to have around. Considering the craftsmanship and pride in his work he put into that trap door, I can only imagine the skilled work he must do on more refined and extensive projects. He also shored up some sagging cellar beams (another project for the spring) without additional cost, and gave me good advise as to how to proceed with that problem. I also appreciated that he wasn't dismissive of the project, which while a little different (or even bizarre), was very essential.

This was the second project he did for us. We were very pleased with all the work Adrian has done on our condo. In spite of all the various rules and regulations imposed by the building management company, Adrian did an excellent job under these difficult circumstances and dealt with them with diplomacy and good humor. Since we are out-of-towners, we could only meet with him on weekends and Adrian was gracious enough to meet with us on weekends to review the progress of the work done and he even accompanied us to the vendors for kitchen cabinets and granite countertop. His honesty and cheerful disposition made this project go smoothly. We would readily recommend Adrian for home remodeling jobs.

When I met Adrian O'Hara, I just got a good feeling, like this is someone I can work with and thankfully I was correct. He is a personable individual who knows how to treat his customers right. I got bids for the work from a few contractors who I found on Angie's list. O'Hara's price was a little higher than others but I liked him and I like to go with my gut feeling. It turns out that Adrian O'Hara gives exceptional customer service, and the old addage you get what you pay for applies. He was thorough and provided excellent value for the price. He was very generous with his knowledge too and gave us plenty of free advice about our remodel project on the third floor apartment, which we really appreciated.

Adrian fit this job into his schedule to accomodate us due to the date of the party. This alone would probably accoundt for most of my rating, but on top of being extremely accomodating and helpful, Adrian did a BEAUTIFUL job on the steps. They are beautifully finished, much nicer than I ever imagined. He used composite wood that will not rot and the design was perfect. He even had to hand- cut pieces of the decking due to the fact that they butted up agains a stone foundation- really top-notch work. I heartily recommend Adrian- He is very pleasant, very thorough, neat, and pays great attention to detail. He also comes when he says he will, and stays in contact throughout the job.

Did not go at all. Never returned phone call.

We were very pleased, he was very responsive, did excellent work and had very professional sub-contractors - he brought in an electrician, painter and plaster. When he had scheduling conflicts, he communicated the information beforehand so we knew when and what to expect.

Adrian was very professional, prompt, and responsive. He seemed to be very well versed in renovation and offered a number of suggestions. He was willing to work with us to achieve a renovation within our budget.

Based on the estimate and the work plan I was so pleased with the outcome. It exceeded our expectations. For one month Adrian and his staff worked in a stifling attic with a low ceiling/pitch and they never complained. We will definitely recommend Adrian to others and should other projects arise, we will definitely use Adrian.

I contacted Adrian via e-mail and he responded immediately and set an estimate appointment to which he was very prompt. He looked at both bathrooms, took measurements and e-mailed an estimate within 48 hours. Adrian gave us 2 weeks notice as to a start date but we got lucky, our tile was in stock and Adrian was able to begin sooner. Adrian was on time everyday. He called me each afternoon to give me an update of the days work and tomorrows plan. He cleaned up everyday and even padded my hardwood floors for protection. I LOVE my new bathroom. It's like a spa! I expect to use Adrian's services in the future!

I couldn't be happier with the work that Adrian performed. He called in a timely manner and provided an estimate quickly. When starting the job he was very considerate of our house and maintained a clean working environment. When the hole in the house was open, he closed it at night for comfort and security. The wall was taken out and the framing checked and fixed before the sliding door was put in. He was incredibly knowledgeable about houses and was able to work with issues as they came up during the process. Obviously the removal of an exterior wall is a stressful thought, but Adrian worked in a meticulous manner to complete the job in the expected time frame and with excellent quality. I would most definitely hire Adrian to do many other projects in the future. His professionalism, expertise and quality of work surpass those of any contractor I have experienced in the past.

Adrian is a dream come true. He is reliable, friendly, easy-going, punctual and a very talented carpenter. He came out to give me an estimate and arrived on time. He then worked at my house for three weeks to complete all work.

After receiving an estimate from Adrian O'Hara back in December 2006 and walking through the project together, our condo association decided to hire him to do work on our front porch. At the time he quoted us 4-6 weeks before he could start ... a target date to begin work for late January 2007. It is now mid-May and our project, sadly, has been continually postponed since that time. On more than one occasion it was US who had to contact Adrian asking what was happening and when he could begin. He has said that he uses subcontractors for various projects and they have delayed his time line again and again. A week here, three days there. I can only imagine that the people who were in line 'behind us' have been bumped as well, or he simply has skipped over us to do other projects. It is increasingly hard to believe that if he's had to wait 5 months for miscellaneous subcontractors that he hasn't had time somewhere in there to either A. Give us a phone-call or B. start our project.

It went very well. Adrian was quick to return my calls, and luckily he was available to start right away. He was prompt, very friendly, and did a very careful job with the installation. It looks great, and he took extra effort to overcome some of the obstacles due to the fact that it's an old house, and things weren't quite squared off. His fee was very reasonable for the work performed. I can highly recommend him for any remodeling work or carpentry work you would have around your house.

Adrianne took out the wall, re-framed and installed windows, did all the baseboard trim, and resized the kitchen chase. The kitchen chase was what caused us our headaches. There was some plumbing that both Adrianne and we missed, so I don't totally blame him. And then it was not quite built to the right size depth wise. But, that may have been my fault, it may not have been. But, it worked out better in the end anyways, because it gave more room in the passage between rooms anyways. Adrianne was always very clean and cleaned up every day. He was absolutely amazing with our son, who was 1.5 - 2 years at the time. My son loved him. He was ALWAYS willing to answer my stupid questions even if it had to do with work that wasn't his responsibility. He gladly gave us hints about bits of work that we were going to do ourselves, (laying the sub-floor, laying the tile, installing back splash). A more skilled, enjoyable, and affable craftsman you'd be hard pressed to find.

He came over for a consultation and agreed to do the job and then never called back and never did the job despite our repeated calls to him. We ordered the materials and he held us up for months.

I was disappointed that Adrian did not show up for the appointment.

OUR EXPERIENCE WAS EXCELLENT. DESPITE THE FACT THAT THE WORK WAS DONE IN THE MONTHS OF NOVEMBER, DECEMBER & JANUARY, HE WAS CAREFUL NOT TO ALLOW THE WORK TO BE DELAYED BY WEATHER & HE MINIMIZED THE TIME OUR BUILDING WAS OPEN & EXPOSED TO THE WEATHER. WHEN I INITIALLY CONTACTED HIM, HE CALLED BACK IMMEDIATELY & WAS ABLE TO INSPECT THE SITE VERY QUICKLY. HE WAS ALWAYS EASY TO REACH & ALWAYS RETURNED CALLS PROMPTLY, SOMETHING THAT'S UNFORTUNATELY RARE AMONG CONTRACTORS. HE KEPT US INFORMED ABOUT EACH STAGE OF THE WORK & WAS ALWAYS FRIENDLY, INFORMATIVE & PROFESSIONAL IN HIS MANNER. THE WORK HE DID WAS EXCELLENT. THERE WERE OCCASIONAL DELAYS WHEN HE ATTENDED TO OTHER JOBS HE WAS DOING, BUT HE KEPT OUR PROJECT MOVING ALONG FAIRLY RAPIDLY. HIS WORK WAS NEAT & HE CLEANED THOROUGHLY WHEN HE FINISHED. HE BROUGHT IN A PLASTERER & A PAINTER TO FINISH THE INTERIOR THAT WAS OPENED UP IN THE COURSE OF CONSTRUCTION. THEIR WORK WAS ALSO EXCELLENT. I WOULD RECOMMEND HIM HIGHLY AND WOULD HIRE HIM AGAIN

ADRIAN IS GREAT. EVERYDAY MY ''THIS OLD HOUSE'' BROUGHT NEW CHALLENGES, BUT ADRIAN HAD THE SKILLS TO MEET THEM. THIS JOB INVOLVED EVERYTHING FROM FRAMING TO FINISH CARPENTRY. I CAN'T SAY ENOUGH GOOD THINGS ABOUT THE QUALITY OF ADRIAN'S WORK. ADRIAN WAS PROMPT, COURTEOUS, AND ALWAYS RETURNED MY CALLS. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND ADRIAN FOR YOUR CARPENTRY NEEDS.

ADRIAN WAS ABSOLUTELY, WITHOUT A DOUBT, AMAZING. HE CALLED TO CONFIRM OUR APPOINTMENT, HE SHOWED UP ON TIME, HE GAVE US AN ESTIMATE ON THE SPOT AND HE WAS AVAILABLE TO DO THE WORK WHEN HE SAID HE WOULD BE. HE NOT ONLY DID THE WORK, HE DID AN IMPECCABLE JOB. HE TOOK A HIDEOUS PLUMBING PIPE AND TURNED IT INTO A THING OF BEAUTY. THE WORK HE DID WAS SO IMPRESSIVE, THAT WE EVEN PAID HIM MORE THAN HE ESTIMATED. WHAT HE DID WAS SO WORTH IT TO US. HE IS ONE OF THE FINEST CONTRACTORS WE HAVE EVER WORKED WITH AND CAN RECOMMEND HIM WITH ABSOLUTELY NO RESERVATIONS. IF YOU NEED SOMEONE TO PROBLEM-SOLVE, WORK WITH YOU ON WHAT YOU WANT, AND DO A PHENOMENAL JOB, ADRIAN IS YOUR MAN.