Nemec Construction, LLC

Chris is an excellent general contractor. He’s a very precise and talented carpenter himself and has very responsible subcontractors working for him.

This is the third time we have used this contractor.  The reason is (and proven again) is he has access to  the best of the best and can use them when the job needs them.  No waiting or trying to find a reliable and good - -  
    1.  Drywall installer
    2.  Electrician
    3.  Painter 
    4.  Handyman  (to hang large light fixture or ceiling fan.)
The top reason to use Nemec Construction Company is Chris Nemec does not stop until you are happy with every detail, no matter how small.  All of his crew cleaned up everyday after their work and picked up everything possible.  They try to control drywall dust, (but note, it is not possible to keep all dust controlled).
Job was finished on time and we are totally pleased with results.

Great!

Our experience was better than great! Seriously...he and all his crew and all subs that he recommended were punctual, on budget and professional. His work was excellent and on several occasions his suggestions of a minor change here or there was always the right way to go. We had expected our first floor re model including a full new kitchen would drag on and on. Chris was on top of the
schedule and we never found ourselves waiting on something that wasn't thought of or ordered. Not only would we use him again....we already have plans to do so and would not consider using anyone else.

Having used Chris Nemec before we did not hesitate to contact him for our next project.  With an upcoming anniversary celebration that was being held in our backyard, we wanted a large free standing pergola.  I had seen a picture online of a large pergola with heavy timbers.  Armed with just this casual description, and asking for this giant 14 foot by 14 foot pergola, Chris more than delivered.  He was putting the last coat of stain on the pergola the day before our 50th anniversary party.  It is the sturdiest pergola I have ever seen.  I highly recommend this perfectionist and would be happy to show off this pergola to anyone who wants to see it.  It has transformed our backyard to an outdoor room.  Chris and his crew are the best!

The home we purchased had a very large exterior window (7 foot x 6 foot) between two interior rooms, why we have no idea! We had several contractors come and look at it, and they were hesitant about removing the window. We called Chris Nemec to give us an estimate on the window removal and to install heavy duty overhead shelving in the garage. He did not see an issue with the window removal and had several helpful suggestions on the garage shelves.
Not only did they remove the window with no problems and no mess, but they built an arched doorway between the two rooms making the transition open and natural looking. They blended the wall texture to match the rooms and it looks like it was always like this. The garage shelving is braced to handle anything we could ever want to store on them. We are very happy with the quality of work that was performed on this job, and will use them again.

We can't say enough good things about Chris Nemec and his crew.  They were exceptional: prompt, courteous, meticulous, and very conscientious about their work.  Chris really cares about the quality of the work being done, and it is very apparent that he has carefully selected a crew that has the same attitude. 
We were impressed by the way they ensured that the wooden floors on the first floor were covered so that dirt wasn't tracked in from outside and not a speck of paint went onto the floors.  They also put up plastic liners to cover all the cabinets, appliances, counters, and even the sink.  They were very clean and cleared away the work areas every day.  When it comes to tile work, you really want someone who is a perfectionist and is committed to ensuring that the patterns are aligned, the corners are cut to exacting standards, and that the grout is applied properly.  Chris and his senior crew member, Paul, were fantastic. 
The same attention to detail that Chris and his crew put into remodeling our kitchen, they put into finishing our basement room.  The crown molding, the design of the closet so that it gives us storage space, but also hides the water heater, the way they hid the center pole and the A/C ducts, the careful way they matched the paint, and the actual wall painting - everything, each step, was planned and performed in an outstanding manner.  
However, one of Chris Nemec's best qualities is that he not only answers questions, he really does get back to you as soon as possible!  Chris always called us back whenever we had to leave a message on his cell phone.  He had several jobs going on at the same time, but we always felt like he had time for us.  He never kept us guessing as to what was going on, providing updates on the work, letting us know about each stage of the process before hand, and always letting us know what workers/inspectors would be coming to the house, so that we wouldn't be surprised by strangers.  He also kept us advised of changes in the schedule caused by weather or small delays in getting certain supplies.  And even though we had to go out of town for several days, he was still able to finish the job on time.
Outstanding service from start to finish.  We highly recommend Chris Nemec Construction.

Chris's crew came on time and finished close to est date despite lots of rain. Great group of men, all courteous and respectful.

We hired Chris Nemec after meeting with a few other contractors.  The home we purchased needed remodeling/repairs, and was an older one which had some major issues.  Chris was very thoughtful in figuring out what exactly caused the issues (i.e faulty framing, etc.) .  The repairs were tricky, and Chris spent time studying all major problems before offering solutions.  He and his crew/subcontractors were competent, talented, polite, trust-worthy, perfectionists, and all did an excellent job.  They showed up when they said they would, and were very considerate of our living situation (elderly parent and multiple pets).  I know contractors often enter into jobs not knowing completely what the issues may be.  Chris dealt well with adaptively managing the repairs.  When Chris had completed the agreed-upon remodeling/repairs, we asked him to do additional work.  We couldn't ask for a more competent and talented contractor, and plan to use him and his crew for future remodeling we have planned.

Chris Nemec initially impressed me with his eye for detail during our initial consultation.
In spite of having several competing projects, he worked in our high priority projects because of the potential water damage that delayed repair could cause to our home.
Chris and his team performed the majority of their work during the week, while I was away at work.  As the work progressed, Chris would call with status updates.  Each member of the team that I had the pleasure of meeting was gracious to me and respectful of our home.
The work looks great, and is exactly what we wanted.
One of our neighbors was so impressed with the quality of their work and their professionalism that they immediately hired Chris' team to for roof repair on their home.

Excellent.  Chris and his workmen were prompt, efficient, kept in touch.  Chris's attention to detail is quite good, price came in as estimated.  We would recommend Nemec Construction to our friends, as their workmanship was above par.

I used him about 6 months ago. In order for him to install the ladders, he had to cut a hole in the ceiling.  The workers were competent.  The price he charged included the price of the ladders. They didn't tidy up the attic. They tidied up the down stairs, but left a mess in the attic.  The job was good, but I'm not totally happy with the clean up.  I would use them again, and made sure they cleaned up.

They are currently working for me,and I'm very happy with their work. I'm very impressed with their quality of work and their professionalism.

This job went great. Chris spent a lot of time figuring out how to rescue the stairs, which had been badly built originally. His solution was very effective and he and his team worked quickly. He did some extra cleanup of debris left in the yard, and his solution for the side yard light was very efficient and effective

We just purchased a home that had a few known issues from the inspectors report. Top of the list was a negative drainage issue that was causing water to seep into the garage. I found Nemec Construction on Angie's list and called them for a quote because I liked what I read in the reviews. After meeting with Chris and walking through the inspectors report, it was clear that he is very knowledgeable and has an eye for detail. He explained options and provided suggestions and solutions. His crew was very professional -- they were on time, kept their work area tidy and cleaned up after themselves when they were done. Work was completed when promised and Chris was always responsive to my questions and last minute additions to the list.
The deck was demolished and removed and the back yard was regraded and drainage installed in addition to the foundation of the house being properly water proofed. Our Bug Guy has since told us that the crawl space is the driest he's ever seen it in the 7years he's serviced the house. We haven't seen any water seepage at all in the garage. Problem solved!
The old platform/stairs in the garage were torn out and hauled off and a new walkway was built that is much safer and easier to move around on.
Chris took the time to "shop" for door locks/hardware for me --- sending pictures of different options to make sure we were happy with what was being installed.
Dimmer switches were installed and the strange lighting configuration that originally existed was resolved.
While correcting the siding issues noted on the inspectors report, Chris identified a few additional minor problems that he fixed as well.

We are very happy with the quality of work performed by Nemec Construction and plan on using them again in the future to tackle other items on our home improvement "wish list".

Chris and a helper measured and started setting posts in early December, and by mid-December, Chris was building fence sections and installing them. He pre-stained the wood to match the finish of wood on the existing deck and pergola. They cleaned up at the end of each day, so there was no mess. The project was finished the week before Christmas. Chris really is a craftsman with a fine work ethic and the quality of his work shows in the finished product.

Overall working with Chris and his crew was a great experience. They were friendly and knowledgeable. They took their time and cleaned up each night before leaving which I really appreciated.  Chris included me in decision making throughout, which I also appreciated, as I liked being included in the project. I would highly recommend Nemec construction. I am already talking with Chris about helping me with some upcoming projects, that should tell you all you need to know about what I think of them.

Awesome.

Additional photos to accompany previous report.

I gave Chris a task that would probably make most buiders run in the other direction.  Take my great grandmother's much-loved but completely decrepit cabin, the one that has been on our famiy's original 30-acre homestead for over a hundred years and which our ENTIRE extended family has used for vacations since the 1920s, and demolish it.   We'll be very sad and sorry to see you do this, and it will  cause us a great deal of emotional anquish,and we will want to watch you as you tear it down, but we accept that it has to be done.  But, for goodness sake, do it the right way.  Save the three gorgeous stone fireplaces (built by the same masons who built the Grove Park Inn).  Then build a new, energy efficient cabin in the exact footprint of the old cabin.  From the outside, please make it look just like the old cabin--same 1920s high pitched roof style for gables, and same arts and crafts aesthetic for the windows, doors, siding, and so forth.  From the inside, however, make it a spacious, infinitely livable space that my family will love for many generations to come.  Please be very careful.  Our family has treasured this place for six generations, and we love it.

Oh, and by the way, you've got to keep the costs as low as possible, but we want to have the highest quality for EVERYTHING.  Did I mention that the space is only 865 square feet?  And could you please have it ready in three months so we  can celebrate my dear father's 90th birthday there?

One last thing--I am a reasonably kind, patient and courteous person for the most part, yet I am somewhat of an artist myself.  I need to be involved every step of the way and to co-create this house with you. 

Does this seem like the right job for you?

Chris said yes.

Mind you, he did not say yes because he was hurting for work in this miserable economy.  Chris has never advertised, but his commissions have never stopped flowing in.  I knew this fact, so my concern was that he would be too busy to take our job.  However, what he said right away was that he loved a challenge and this would certainly give him a good one.  He also said that he had a gut instinct we would get along well, and that our partnership would be a creative and fulfilling one for him.

So my husband and I took the plunge and with Chris Nemec's excellent talents we built the beautiful, cozy cabin of our dreams.  The "red cabin"--as we call it--was not completely finished by my father's birthday.  And that was because the demolition of the original cabin was more complicated than we figured it would be.  No matter.  We still held the birthday party at the site with my extended family, which made everyone happy.  Last weekend we moved in, and yesterday we hosted my dear parents and brother here with a joyous Thanksgiving feast  in our new house.  We feel richly blessed, and this is due, in no small measure, to our wonderful contractor, Chris Nemec.

Chris showed up on time for the estimate, was very professional and courteous. We live out of town, so it was important to find someone we could trust - Chris definitely fit the bill! We trusted him from the start.

He worked with us discussing the materials to be used, pricing and how it would fit with the house. When it was going to cost more than the estimate, he was up front. When it was going to cost less, he disclosed that as well.

He maintained contact regularly, letting us know how the progress was going. When there was a problem or a question (such as the insulation) he was on the phone asking. He had the whole project done quickly, and cleaned up everything when he left.

In terms of price, I believe he was very reasonable for the quality and professionalism he brings. I will definitely hire Chris and Nemec Construction for our next project.

Chris Nemec is very knowledged and experienced in nearly every area of construction. He genunely caares about the job and customer.

This job represented a number of challenges because the structure above the workshop was an open screened porch and it was necessary to waterporoof the ceiling below.  A second challenge was building additional supports below the deck to support the additional weight.  A third challenge was to extend the front and sides of the structure without building on the ground since this area was a part of the speptic field.  A final challenge was working with me since I had designed the basics of the structure and am a real detail person.  Each of these issues was dealt with expertly, with patience and skill.  If an approach did not work, a soultion was found.  If something was not done to the satisfation of the "boss" he would have it redone.  The workers were great and the work ethic was incredible - they worked outside when the weather was below 20 degrees.  What was also a great bonus was their willingness to let me work with them where I had the skills and make changes in my original design where necessary.  My only complaint was the mess left by a drywall contractor in an adjoining room where a window had been removed and the opening drywalled.  Other that that this was the best overall experience I have ever had with a contractor and I would highly recommend him for any job. 

I solicited proposals from 4-5 area and regional roofers.  Nemec was one of two general contractors who provided quotes.  Chris Nemec was very helpful in determining the best roofing materials (we considered metal also), and even helped us with some aesthetic advice during shingle/trim selection. Our job was complicated by much rotted plywood decking around chimney and under a large defunct/leaking active-solar heating device.  The tear-off included removal of 2-layers of existing roof and the solar collector device.  Other complications included unexpected severe storms.  Nemec and his crew were VERY careful to protect our home during the process, and always ensured that roof was water-tight during the storms, and called me to let me know that the house was secured, and update me as to the progress. Nemec was not the lowest or the highest price,  however was very competitive with the other bids considered.  The quality, craftsmanship and care taken, including a very thorough post-job clean-up were impressive.  Using a  general contractor for this work gave us an added level of confidence that any structural issues would be addressed carefully and thoroughly was a big plus. I definitely recommend Nemec for any job.

He was punctual, clean, he is very skilled. I was very impressed with everything he has done. His workmanship and his price put together are exceptionally good.