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Pavel and his crew were great from estimate all the way through the end of the project. He was very patient and accommodating with our numerous questions and occasional revisions along the way. The project was mapped out at the beginning and they stayed on target throughout, even finishing a day or two early. We got several estimates for the same work and Pavel's experience, multiple positive reviews and competitive pricing sealed the deal for us. We definitely made the right choice and we are extremely happy with the quality of the finished product.

Pavel and his crew overall did a very good job. The estimates initially given were by far the lowest I received. It grew by several thousand by time I decided to go with them because he quotes in dollars/sq ft and said that supply/demand was different and cost was higher. Even then, it was still pretty reasonable. We have a fair sized space and could not quite nail down the layout for a long time. The 3D drawings he does is helpful, but still hard to conceptualize. We were indecisive and not their fault regarding final plans. The job was started on time and finished on time. The crew was punctual and polite. The subs were mostly pretty good. The painter did a good job but he did it by himself and took a while. I didn't mind since he was careful and it looked good. There are a lot of "a la carte" items like installing dimmers vs regular switches, placing extra outlets here and there, and painting a particular door a non-white color. I didn't mind it a great deal because they did a good job doing everything, and from dealing with contractors in the past, I just assumed some amount of extra cost was expected. The overall extra cost was probably less than 5%. Overall, we are happy with our basement. We use it a lot and I am glad I put in the media room last minute. Watching movies on the big screen is great.

I was getting estimates for remodeling my basement and prior to meeting with Pavel I had gotten three other estimates. All but one of the estimates were close in price. When I met with Pavel I was immediately impressed with his professionalism. He explained the process from beginning to end. The examples and references from his previous jobs were outstanding. It then became a no-brainer, he was getting the job. From the beginning the crew arrived on time and worked long hours each day. At the end of each day they cleaned the work areas. They were always professional and polite at all times. I was kept updated continuously as to the progress and what was to be expected. At the end of each work day I examined the progress and was just amazed each time. The job was completed in the time frame that was agreed upon. Based on the outcome of my experience I would highly recommend this company for any of the services that they perform as I am sure the end product would be outstanding. My wife and I are very pleased with our new basement.

The work was excellent. They arrived on time and were kind and courteous while there.

I did a lot of research prior to the start of the master bathroom remodel. I quizzed all my neighbors, got recommendations from coworkers and friends, visited lots of neighbors remodels and went on Angie's List. I chose a total of three contractors to get estimates from: two from neighbor recommendations and one just from Angie's List. I chose ACH Group off of Angie's List because of the high customer reviews he received. He was professional when coming to our home to review the bathroom and what we wanted . He was the only contractor who gave copies of his various licenses to us. Although his quote was slightly lower than one other contractor, I went with him not because of the lower price, but because of the rave reviews and his answers to our questions, including the use of waterproofing materials for the shower. The project started on time and ended when he said it would. I was very impressed at the lengths he went to keep the rest of our house/ master bedroom as free from debris and dust as he could. His team was professional and respectful of my home as well as my young kids who were around during construction. We had the toilet, shower, tub, vanity and flooring removed from our master bath. Before I knew it new drywall was up as well as the framing for the new shower stall/and bench. His tile guys did a fantastic job with the layout of our tile that was both on the floor as well as the shower walls. I had ordered most materials before the job started and with several of the items, including the heavy tile, they were more than happy to pick it up for us. Our bathroom looks fantastic and all thanks to Pavel. He worked tirelessly to complete our bathroom and he has very high standards. He is very smart and a true master craftsman! I felt that any issue that would come up during the renovation, he would be able to solve. We were reluctant to have our bathroom done because of horror stories that we all hear about construction/renovations, but am absolutely thrilled we chose ACH group. Believe all the positive reviews that you read about Pavel, he is really that good and that incredible. By the end of the project we were sad to see him go, he is a wonderful contractor!!

We contacted Pavel after reading all the great reviews. We were rewarded with a great estimate and a terrific finished basement. Paval was completely engaged in our project from start to finish. His crew was very professional and gave us excellent advice along the way, even spending extra hours working. They always cleaned up at the end of every day. Pavel was always available by phone for any concerns that we had. He stopped by often to review the work and help out in any way he could. The workmanship was top notch, and we have very high standards.In conclusion, we would highly recommend ACH Group LLC. Their pricing was very reasonable. We were very satisfied with the quality of their work and have complete confidence in them for any home improvement project you may be contemplating . They were very dependable, professional and worked quickly and very efficiently. They accommodated our requests, and we are overjoyed with our new finished basement and bathroom.

We had a basic design when we met Pavel (ACH Group Project Manager) and he provided us with an estimate that was far below other estimates that we received. Things started fairly well after we signed with ACH, the 2x4 studs and electrical went quickly and according to schedule. As construction progressed Pavel offered several design alternatives and we exchanged ideas until we agreed on the new designs. Because of the low cost of the project we were able to upgrade much of the materials for the effort which unfortunately delayed the schedule due to the order and delivery process. Pavel and his team had to shop around at times to find the materials we requested. But, they delivered and we were very happy with the results. Pavel and his crew are true professionals that take obvious pride in their trade. They work hard and labored over the finest details. They respected our property and our family while they were here and left the work site clean each day before they left. The finished results were what we dreamed they would be; a great addition and investment in our home.

We finally decided to finish our basement and although I wanted a theater, my wife wanted it to include living space. So I drafted several versions of what that could look like and called for estimates. We had three quotes with ACH being the last to bid. Pavel was the only contractor who gave us a quote on the spot, the others took a few weeks to roll in. When they did ACH was the lowest cost - by far. That threw up a red flag for me. As a professional buyer, I generally throw out the low, the high and work with what's left. However the gap between ACH and the middle was sizable so I at least wanted to pursue consideration. So I called Pavel at ACH and asked for references which he was happy to provide. I called several of his clients all of whom had nothing but praises for the work he and his team did for them. They all invited us to come see it, which we did. We were impressed with what we saw and heard about their work and I determined value is not necessarily correlated to cost with this particular business and called to contract our project. ACH started when they said they would start, and for me that was a good first sign. They were on time daily, considerate of our home, cleaned up daily, left no waste behind for us to deal with and all were professional in behavior during the build process. When there were issues to review, Pavel the owner, made sure we discussed them in detail and at length to resolve and determine the best course of action, and in some cases, reaction to make the project the best it could be. Along the way Pavel had "suggestions" that helped with challenges I threw out or in several cases he came up with alternatives to my design's features which kept the projects flavor but were more practical from both a cost and aesthetic perspective. He worked around our needs and want's - not the other way around.Although our project took a little longer than projected, it was really due to planning issues on my part. I wanted to upgrade several features like a steam/sauna shower and didn't have them in time for ACH to have a continuous building process. Nonetheless, Pavel worked around my delays and as the shower arrived, scheduled to complete the bath area. Same issue occurred with the bar cabinets and at this point although I thought Pavels frustration would be high, he simply scheduled other work while these important final touches rolled in. I would recommend ACH to anyone regardless of home size and the homes price range. We spoke with families for projects with areas as small as 700 square feet to about 1200 and ours is about 1400. They are a turn-key provider meaning floor to ceiling, they want to and do provide all of the features to complete the entire project. In summary we couldn't have asked for a better completed living space conversion. Everyone who has seen it has been impressed, very impressed - we are the envy of some of our neighbors for sure. The quality is unsurpassed and blends seamlessly into our home. This has been an improvement and an investment that we will cherish for as long as we live in this home. I can't wait for the first Superbowl party!

My wife and I met with 6 contractors all from Angie's list. Pavel's (the owner) estimate was by far the best price and value of them all. In some cases Pavel's estimate was only a 1/3 of some of the other estimates. Pavel took our ideas and brought them to life and where needed made suggestions on things that would look or work better. Pavel and his team started the project exactly when they said they would.They showed up on time and ready to work. They worked hard everyday and I felt early on that the team took a sense of pride in their work. Pavel and his team were very professional and very pleasant to work with. At the end of every day the team completely cleaned up after themselves and Pavel gave us a walk through to discuss what they had accomplished for the current day, what they planned to accomplish on the next day and what he needed from us. Pavel was always available to us, he answered his phone when we called and responded to emails and text messages when we sent them. Any time he could not answer his phone he always called back in a timely manner. We never had to wonder where he was or if he was coming to do any work. When we ran in unforeseen issues, Pavel came up with solutions that resolved the problem completely and kept the project on track. The end result was that we have a beautiful basement that looks and functions better than we ever imagined. The quality of ACH Group's work is excellent and they finished the job in the six weeks they said it would take. We know that we chose the right company. We highly recommend ACH Group and I would definitely use them in future household renovation projects.

We were astounded by the professionalism, craftsmanship and integrity of ACH Group. We could not be happier with our basement or our contractor. The owner, Pavel, was the fourth contractor we met with for a quote. My husband was diligent in his research. Having gone to a home show and spoken with several different contractors, then reading Angie's List reviews, he selected three to come to our house for a quote. The one he thought he would like the best was over budget by $15,000.00. Another didn't want to give us a quote, until he drew up a plan that he wanted to charge us $1500.00 up front. The third left no good, memorable impression. In this case, the fourth was a charm. Pavel came to our house in the evening and had a quote to us two days later. We felt very comfortable with him and signed the contract for our basement remodel, including expansion of our club room, stadium seating in the theatre room, expansion of a half bath to full bath, addition of a wet bar and installation of a direct vent gas fireplace. He and his crew showed up every day and worked a full day. When he noticed the electrical wiring was unsafe, he notified us and told us he needed to replace it. We were so happy he did that. Other contractors may have just left it. Having worked with other contractors on smaller jobs in the past, I can say their level of skill, craftsmanship and integrity is unparalled. They completed the remodel on time and on budget. Pavel and his hand-picked crew are a pleasure to work with. They are flexible and will keep you involved every step of the way, if you want that. They respected us and our home, cleaning up after work each day, and paid close attention to our needs. We highly recommend ACH Group to anyone considering a large remodeling project. We actually hired them for a second project, which they just completed on time, on budget and to perfection, again.

Found ACH Group on Angie's List. Had rave reviews so scheduled an appointment for Pavel to show up tonight at our home at 6:30 p.m. (I left work early to make the appointment.) 6:30 comes and goes so I go upstairs to find his call back # only to see that at 6:17 and 6:18 p.m. he called my cell and left a message that if we didn't call him back in 10 minutes, he'd consider the appointment cancelled. What? I called him back and he says he always calls about 30 minutes beforehand to confirm. He says he called our home line twice and no answer (our phone logs all incoming calls and nothing from him at home #) And calling less than 15 minutes before the appointment is NOT 30 minutes before.

Pavel provided an estimate that was about mid-range of the 3 I received. The comments about ACH on Angie's list coupled with feedback I obtained from the extensive list of references he provided were the final factor in my decision to go with ACH. PAvel and his crew completed the job in 23 days. Pavel and his staff were very respectful of our home and at the end of each day, left the work space neat and clean. Pavel's sub-contractors were also very timely, neat and courteous. Initially, I had some concerns about the ambiguity of some of the items in the contract, for example, lighting. There was no specificity about how much lighting would be installed. Based on everything I know about signing contracts, I thought we should have had details about each specific item. I decided to "go with my gut" and trust Pavel. (if you knew me, you would know that this is completely out of my norm!) Pavel explained that we would lay out the space and then we would decide where to put the lights and however many we agreed were needed was what he would install and would be covered by the overall contract. Pavel was true to his word and we have wonderful lighting for the entire space. The same held true for heating and AC vents, electrical outlets, cable connections, etc. Each and every item was placed where we wanted them with no regard to "how many" and all were covered in the overall contract cost. Pavel did provide allowances in the contract for paint, carpet, bathroom fixtures and flooring. Armed with the allowances, it was our choice if we opted to exceed that amount. The allowances were for decent quality and I felt very little need to bump up to higher grade. At the end of the job, I think I spent about $1000 above the contract. I can't say enough about how pleased we are with the job that ACH did. The basement is absolutely perfect! I would highly recommend ACH!

We obtained 3 estimates for renovating our basement and chose ACH Group based on their sterling reviews here on Angie's List, the very competitive price quoted, and the the company's experience in basement remodeling. The estimate from Pavel was very reasonable and the work was scheduled at our convenience. Pavel closely supervised the work by a variety of different workers and willingly made adjustments to the original plan at our request as the work progressed. Pavel was very responsive to all emails and calls and any questions we had were promptly addressed. The workers were very professional and polite and many worked into the night (and weekends) to finish the project on time. We will call on Pavel and his crew for future projects and we can highly recommend them for any remodeling work.

It's hard to find the words to describe just how good Pavel is. Finding contractors like him are the things that make Angie's List memberships worth their weight in gold. From the initial estimate to the final touches, Pavel impressed us. When we first contacted him for an estimate on a total overhaul of our basement's main living area, he came out right away, walked through our ideas with us, gave honest feedback and advice far beyond what any other contractor had, and proceeded to give a quote that was at least as good as anything we'd heard from the other people we'd spoken to. He also walked us through every detail of his paperwork - from an incredibly fair and customer-friendly contract to his insurance to a long and impressive list of certifications. From the day that we contacted him to ask him to do the job to the end he was fully engaged in the project and true to his initial estimate. He and his crew did work beyond anything that we ever imagined and they did it neatly and with minimum disruption to the rest of our household. It wasn't rare that he and his team were here until late at night - at times still working after my husband and I had gone to bed - and we're night owls ourselves! Communication was also amazing throughout. Pavel seemed always to have our job in mind and it wasn't rare that I'd be out and about and get a call or a text with a new idea or quick question. I can say with complete confidence that I have never seen a contractor work so hard or so well. I'm an absolute perfectionist and know I can be very picky - Pavel met my every expectation and gave us the basement that we've been dreaming of. I can only imagine what kind of value he's added to our home. We look forward to tackling our next major project with him - I cannot imagine working with anyone else.

They were very professional. The person who came out to give the estimate communicated very well. Their pricing was a little bit higher than other estimates so I decided not to use this company.

Pavel responded to my request for an estimate very quickly. The price and timeline for the job were fair and quick. HIs crew is incredibly well mannered and they worked tirelessly to complete the job. The deck itself looks great and will probably last forever. I will definitely use ACH group in the future for any home improvement projects.

We were very happy with our experience with ACH Group. Pavel was on top of things and made sure the project ran smoothly. Pavel and his crew were very hard-working, polite and they kept their work area very neat and tidy. We were also impressed with the quality of their work. They never cut corners and Pavel made helpful suggestions throughout the project. We had good experiences with the subcontractors as well. Everyone arrived when they said they would and finished on time. We had a minor issue with the drywall in a couple areas and before we could even mention it to Pavel a crew was at our house to re-finish the problem areas. Pavel assured us that they would re-finish it as many times as it took for the walls to be perfect and in the end the problem was resolved. We appreciated that Pavel demanded high quality from his subcontractors. The project was completed exactly on time. Compared to other estimates we received, ACH Group was both less expensive and promised to get the job done much faster. In 2 1/2 weeks our cold, dark, unsafe basement that we hated to go into was transformed into a bright, comfortable living area and playroom for our son. We would absolutely recommend ACH Group to all our friends and neighbors.

I am often suspicious of dealing with contractors as have had some bad/indifferent experiences. Right from the start Pavel gave me confidence that he was the guy to deal with. Of course, there is always a doubt but he was attentive, responsive and his guys just got on with the job. A good proportion of the work was performed in the evening (which means that your chill out time is a little interrupted) however, the guys were very polite and just got on with the job.

He told me that the job was too small for their company and gave me advice on who to contact to do the work. After dealing with contractors who don't call you back or don't give you honest answers, this company was so refreshing. I will definitely call them if I have a big renovation I want to do. Highly recommended!!

extra) I priced 5 contractors and they did all the above for $3,900. I supplied all materials or reimbursed contractor based on receipts. They also performed items that were not included and did not charge me extra. All work was performed in an exceptional manner, on time and with no surprises to my budget. They were extremely flexible with their schedule. I would be happy to use them again and if you would like pic's of their work on my project, please e-mail me. Thanks Rod Fisher

We have got four estimates. ACH were the second. Pavel is the only one who submitted 3d design for our project in just 4 days after he was at our house for an estimate. With all the paperwork (licenses, insuranse, references, rewards) received from Pavel at the first meeting and excellent refenced from previous ACH projects that was not the hardest choice to do. The whole project went smooth. The job was completed 2 days prior estimated due date. Subcontractors were very nice and clean. Pavel and his employees showed great respect to our house which we liked a lot. In conclusion, I would like say that it's just great to get hi-end job for the regular price. Thanks, ACH Group LLC, for all the good work.

It all went well. Some days they were at our house for 14 hours to get the job done within the estimated time. They never seemed to take a break! We both worked, and felt no hesitation at giving them free reign. We have yet to have a better experience with construction than this one, would use again in a heartbeat! If they had an A+ category, they would get it!

We always believed that no one is as good as their press, but Pavel is even *better*. We obtained 3 estimates; Pavel was the third. He arrived on time, and immediately reviewed the licenses, certifications, and history of himself and those of the company, and gave us copies of all of them. He also gave us a long list of references, starting with the most recent, of projects similar to ours. His Angie's List write-ups were excellent, but we called 3 references just to be thorough. All references spoke extremely highly of him and his workers. Our basement is about 1,000 square feet, and had a finished family room, a finished bedroom, and an unfinished storeroom. The standing water destroyed furniture, books, carpet, record albums, and many other things. After the water was drained, wet things removed, walls and ceilings removed, and all rooms treated for mold, Pavel and his crew began their work. During his final walk-through before the project's beginning, he gave us a proposed schedule that included every phase from start to finish, as well as some computer-generated pictures of what the finished rooms would look like. He posted this schedule on the basement door. Pavel ran an extremely tight ship. Every crew member and sub-contractor was on time and on schedule, and Pavel met all sub-contractors when they first started, to make sure that they understood exactly what was needed. He always kept us informed about progress and schedules, always called to ask questions and confirm decisions, and often reminded us to tell him if there was anything that we wanted changed or if we had questions. Pavel asked us questions and made suggestions, many of which touched on things we hadn't even thought about. A self-described "perfectionist," he always listened to what we said, and then made sure that everything was done in the best way possible. All crew and sub-contractors, all of whom Pavel had worked with previously, were polite, professional, and extremely hard-working. All completed their work within their scheduled time. Pavel reconfirmed every purchase (e.g, sink, shower, toilet, flooring, paint), and picked up all the materials after we paid for them. The workspace was swept and tidied at the end of each day by whoever had worked that day. Pavel was clearly in charge throughout the entire process -- he made sure that all workers knew what needed to be done and when they needed to do it. He reviewed all work done by others. Another contractor of ours and some of Pavel's sub-contractors commented on the high quality of his workmanship. We were extremely impressed with all of Pavel's work and professional conduct from beginning to end, and would happily recommend him for any renovation or construction job you may have.

Pavel and his team exceeded our expectations. Our basement looks better than we anticipated. He was very committed on meeting the time frame he estimated, so he worked late nights. His team is very friendly.

Pavel and all the workers at ACH Group were really great. We got about 6 estimates and Pavel's was the most competitive. Some contractors clearly didn't want to do our job, and yet Pavel tackled the beast. He stopped by three times before the start of the job to ensure that he had a very clear idea of what we wanted, spent extra time walking my partner through every step of the planned work to make sure he understood what was going to happen, and gave us a very thorough, very precise contract document so there were no surprises with costs at the end of the project. As far as the work - they did an excellent job, and they worked very late each night to finish the project before our super tight moving-in deadline. They worked quickly AND carefully - two concurrent qualities hard to find in contractors these days. They cleaned up carefully after each day, which was unexpected b/c they really didn't need to b/c we didn't live there yet. Our basement looks 110% better - it's like an entirely new living space. We couldn't be happier with the work ACH did and we fully recommend them for any remodeling work. Pavel also gave us good advice for future work on our place - since we were just tackling the walls and floors at the time (and were leaving plumbing, electrical, and a new ceiling for later on). Bottom line - definitely recommend ACH Group and working with Pavel. He's very conscientious and really cares about doing a good job your project. You won't be disappointed.