Tabery Design

Joe was able to schedule the job around the plumber's job and was very flexible with regard to my delays with the plumbing. He communicated with us about everything he was doing, which instilled a feeling of confidence. The tile job looks great! I would highly recommend Joe to anyone in need of a tile job.

We originally had laminate flooring on most of the main floor (about 575 s.f.) in our 4 year old home. Due to a leaky wash machine, all of the laminate flooring had to be removed. My wife and I had never had tile installed before, but we decided to give Joe at Tabery Design a call. Within a day or two Joe stopped by to give us an estimate for installing tile throughout all the damaged rooms (kitchen, bathroom, laundry room, dinette and foyer). In addition to the estimate, Joe gave us tips on what to look for when selecting floor tile and gave us ideas on various tile installation patterns. He also recommended quality tile distributors in our area where we could shop. To eliminate any future problems we may have with a leaky wash machine, Joe had the idea to install a shower drain under the wash machine. What a great idea! When we gave him the go ahead for the installation, Joe immediately ordered the tile and started prepping the floor. Instead of using the traditional cement backer board to lay the tile on, Joe recommended pouring a thin layer or self-leveling concrete on the subfloor which he had covered with a paper. This would greatly reduce the chance of cracking when the house settles. A nice touch in my opinion. After the floor had cured, Joe was right back to install the tile. It took about 2-3 days to completely install the tile. The grout took an additional day. From the beginning of the floor prep to the end of the grout work, the job took about 5 work days. Very quick for 575 s.f. in my opinion. Throughout the job Joe was extremely professional. He always picked up before he left for the day and he was extremely meticulous about how the tile was installed. My wife and I are so happy with the way the floor turned out. Thanks to Joe, everything was done efficiently and painlessly. As a result, we have a master bathroom and a kitchen backsplash we'd like to have tiled and Tabery Design will be at the top of our list when we decide to move forward with them. I would recommend Joe to anyone interested in having a high-quality tile floor installed. Thanks again Joe!

We are very happy with the end result. While the work was being done the area was cleaned up after each day's work so we could live with minimal disruption. Joe and Jason are very polite and were easy to have in the house. They were considerate of our schedule and needs. I was never afraid to leave them working while we were sometimes away for hours a day. Joe was in constant contact via cell phone. The end result and our satisfaction was just as important to Joe as it was to us.

The whole experience was great. He gave me his estimate in 24 hours. The work to be done was very clearly stated and the price for materials was listed separate from the labor. The labor was broken down by each part of the job and the materials were itemized. I even checked the tile shops and Home Depot and they verified that given the size of the job the amounts were very accurate. He arrived on time as scheduled and worked so fast each day, I was surprised that he did not need the whole day for each step of the process. He finished two days earlier than expected. He always returned my calls and always called me at night to find out if everything looked okay from that day's work. He seemed to be willing to do both small and big jobs. My biggest concern was to properly float the shower floor. It was a large area and the drain was not centered. He could do these with his eyes closed. It came out great.