Shanahan Building and Remodeling, LLC

Chris (Shanahan) had to remove and replace 15 large windows and a patio door that had leaked water into the framing, excise the cedar channel siding, sheathing and framing, re-frame the addition and re-install the windows that could be salvaged plus three that could not, and a new door. This was more challenging than simply building a new structure, as one side was spanned by the deck and oak flooring, and on the other three the rubber roof had to be peeled back and re-glued. The header over the door and on one side had to be removed along with the king studs that supported the roof headers and a sill plate as well. Drywall had to be removed on two sides and there were some complicated wiring routes. Tricky to do without inflicting collateral damage. Working sometimes alone, sometimes with an assistant and usually with a high school senior apprentice, he got the job done in about a month, salvaged many of the windows (some were beyond repair), most of the interior trim and about half of the (expensive) cedar siding which he took pains to remove with out splitting it - very tricky. After each day's work he cleaned the worksite and wrapped the open house against insects, dirt and recurring storms. He always called ahead with the days' schedules. We have dealt with many contractors and subs over the last three decades and three homes, and Chris outperforms all in all categories of tasks. And he does everything from framing to finish work, to taping and mudding. The project, expensive as it had to be, came in under budget. He consulted closely with us for all details, including the structural work, and explained each option on cost versus benefit without ever talking down to us. Summary: Smart, intelligent, educated, competent, accurate, efficient, neat, reasonable, cordial.