Big Dog Construction is a Master Builder and Renovator who's mission is to develop, build and maintain the physical environment for living, and working. Let our professional craftsman assist you in your next renovation or building project. We’ve earned a reputation for honesty, discipline and hard work. Our values are demonstrated in the way we work and interact with others. We build more than houses — we build homes & relationships! We are General Contractors we do Full Renovations, Tile Work, Kitchens, Baths,Hardwood Floors, Painting and so much more.
Business highlights
33 years of trusted experience
LGBTQ+ Friendly
Se Habla Español
Family Owned & Operated
Emergency Services Offered
Eco Friendly
Services we offer
General Contractor, Home Renovations: kitchen, bathroom, basements, general. Hardwood flooring, Painting, Tile, Custom Closets, Decks & Porches, Doors, Drywall, Water & Smoke damage/restoration. Architect on Staff
To many different crews ,are paint outside is already peeling off my house less then 6mo ago it was painted
Description of Work: Interior and Exterior Renovation
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Linda S.
05/2021
5.0
countertops, remodeling, fireplaces, home remodeling
+ 2 more
I can't say enough about this contractor! The work was amazing and they did everything they said they'd do, when they said they'd do it, and everyone I worked with there from the office manager on out was terrific. They can do anything from plumbing to electrical to building barn door fixtures, which means you don't need to find anybody else after you call them. What I loved most was they brought their own ideas, and because of this, I have a nice, spacious laundry room/mud room/garage entry area where once there was a very narrow passage where you could barely squeeze past the washer to get out the garage door - but they were able to see the space laid out in a different way, and now it's both functional and beautifully designed. ALSO - the fireplace was just an in-wall gas fireplace with a marble surround flat to the wall around it, with a very narrow plain white mantle high up on the wall - no hearth or anything -and these guys built me a brand new white brick fireplace with a rustic mantle based on a Pinterest picture I showed them - way more than I expected and exactly what I wanted! Best of all, they knew I had these lamps I wanted to put on the mantle, so they built hidden electrical outlets flat into the mantle, next the wall, so I don't have wires hanging down and you can't even see the cords - I hadn't even asked for that, but that's the kind of thing they think about when they're building. Everyone on the team seems to have a good design sense, and I remember a couple of times when they saved me from poor decisions by asking me to come look at something before they finished the install, just because they thought something might look better a different way, and they were right. From a project management perspective, I had up-front pricing on all work, and as I added projects along the way, I was given pricing for the additional work as well. Receipts for payments included a running total of all projects they were doing with original pricing as well a list of all payments made - there was never any confusion about balances owed or paid, and this made it very easy to budget and manage the cash flow aspect. Big Dog also works with certain companies for things like flooring, windows, and doors, so since I didn't know where to go, they were able to connect me with people in the industry. My townhouse looks completely different from when I moved in, and I love it! I really appreciate the thought and effort Big Dog put into making my house perfect, and I recommend them highly - I'll be calling them again.
Description of Work: Extensive remodeling of 2200 sq ft townhome, including two wall removals, full kitchen remodel, conversion of a very tight pantry/laundry footprint into a nice sized mudroom/laundry room, flooring throughout entire home, two custom french door installations, two bathroom vanity/mirror/lights installed, one toilet installed, ceiling fans installed, lights installed, fireplace completely redesigned and rebuilt, molding added in two large rooms, doorknobs/hinges replaced throughout, shower floor removed and retiled
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$58,912
Response from Big Dog Construction LLC
[Member Name Removed], Working with you was an absolute pleasure. You don't give yourself enough credit! You had a vision & did an excellent job relaying it to us! I am SO happy you are pleased with your home! Thank you for trusting us with you home renovation & being part of the Big Dog Family!
Telly, Joe, and the guys did a great job converting our downstairs half bathroom and laundry room space into a bathroom&shower(!!!) and more efficient laundry area. While they were here, we had them turn our old music room into a brand new beautiful tv room / music room, complete with shelves built into the wall! Jimmy and his team of Omar, Jamal, Gaspar, and the guys worked with us, our inaccurate calculations, and our plan revisions to give us exactly what we wanted and needed, providing useful insights and ideas along the way, and adding extra touches to our room's decor. Bruce did a heck of a job building the shelves, mounting the tv, setting up our new doors, hooking everything up, etc. They always showed up on time, kept the area safe for our cats, and cleaned up thoroughly afterwards. This was our second project with them, as they did a fine job on our kitchen a few years ago!
Description of Work: laundry room restructured to allow for new shower to be added to half bath. New flooring installed. Music room renovated. Rooms painted. New doors installed. TV mounted on wall. 1/2 bath renovated.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$32,000
Response from Big Dog Construction LLC
[Member Name Removed], It was our pleasure! It is always so satisfying to see someones vision come to life. Thank you for the opportunity to serve you again! Look forward to future projects! All the best, Big Dog :)
Tracey G.
12/2019
5.0
woodworking, home remodeling
+ 0 more
I purchased a townhouse that needed a full gut renovation of the kitchen and 2.5 bathrooms. They also installed new interior doors and did some other carpentry work. I needed it done by a certain date because my previous home was under contract and I had to move. Joe went above and beyond in managing the project to get it done so I could get my CO in time to move in. My team, Mario and Jose, worked hard and I could see progress every day. Joe was also very helpful with referrals for services they don't provide. I am very happy with the finished product.
Description of Work: Kitchen, 2.5 bathrooms and carpentry
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$40,000
William C.
05/2019
5.0
home remodeling
+ -1 more
From start to finish Mario and crew were simply great. Job was quoted to be finished in 7 days and was done on time. Crew was professional, neat and cleaned up after every day . So love the job they did, would definitely hire Big Dog again.
We are so happy with the renovation we just completed with Big Dog Construction. From start to finish they were very professional, highly skilled and easy to work with. They were also timely, careful and neat. From start to finish they were very professional, highly skilled and easy to work with. They were also timely, careful and neat. They listened well to our plans and ideas but also made excellent suggestions on how to improve upon our needs and wishes. We would absolutely use them for future projects and recommend them to others.
Description of Work: Renovation of Foyer, Bathrooms and Kitchen.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$39,475
Nancy P.
04/2019
5.0
home remodeling
+ -1 more
We waited for years to redo our kitchen and bath. Big Dog Construction guided us through the process and made it easy for us. They were great. It was a pleasure to have them in the house everyday. The work was beautiful and everything turned out perfect. If you want an honest, skilled, and caring company then Big Dog Construction should be your choice. Thank you for making our dream kitchen and bath a reality!
Description of Work: Kitchen and Master Bath Remodel
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Lenore V.
04/2019
5.0
home remodeling
+ -1 more
We are so happy with the renovation we just completed with Big Dog Construction. From start to finish they were very professional, highly skilled and easy to work with. They were also timely, careful and neat. They listened well to our plans and ideas but also made excellent suggestions on how to improve upon each of the two bathrooms we renovated. We would absolutely use them for future projects and recommend them to others.
Description of Work: Bathroom Renovation - 2 Full and 1 Vanity Replacement
Big Dog Construction! The real deal! To have inner peace knowing that your construction company, truly cares and is putting their heart & soul in the work that you want done, and it's what you call work for them it's serving their passion, and showing compassion towards your needs. This is "the guy"!
Owner Telly, Adam and his crew did an over the top job and I couldn’t be happier. The crews attention to detail was amazing. Any questions concerns were addressed right away. I would work and and recommend Big Dog Construction anytime.
Description of Work: I need to update the house. New sheet rock windows floor and kitchen with new appliances and washer dryer
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$37,000
Courtney R.
01/2019
5.0
home remodeling
+ -1 more
Our experience with Big Dog Construction was fantastic. When a leak from our upstairs bathroom came through our kitchen ceiling, we made one phone call and had someone in our home to look at it within the hour. Everyone from the office to the crew were punctual, polite, efficient and helpful. Their design advice and help was second to none. Our bathroom is beautiful and exactly what I had wanted and more! I can't say enough good things about them and would definitely recommend and use Big Dog again.
had a leak in the upstairs master bath, had to gut and redo. Telly met with my wife and I, discussed options, then agreed to the work. WOW! our new bath is incredible. Telly took the time to explain the process as it happened, made recommendations, but wasn't pushy. Installed items we purchased, and checked in/followed up daily. His team was professional and courteous at all times and their set up and break down was impeccable.
Description of Work: bathroom remodel
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$9,000
Anjali B.
12/2018
4.0
house painters, doors
+ 0 more
The job was done a little over a year ago. The paint job was fair. It was a large job but only 1 man was sent to paint the entire house and garage. Unfortunately, after about six months, we noticed rust showing through the paint and that the areas were not properly primed. Also, the subcontractor who was sent did not have experience working with the older exterior doors and therefore left them in worse condition, requiring new locks and hinges. The saddest part is that the owner has not responded to many attempts to discuss fixing these problems. This job was over $20K and paid on time, with no disputes, and so it is just surprising that they did not stand behind the quality of their work. We had high hopes for this company but have found their follow up service to be unprofessional and disappointing.
Description of Work: Exterior patch up and painting of 3 story home
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
4.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
4.0
$20,000
Response from Big Dog Construction LLC
Following is email sent to customer after we attempted to repair door two times, which he did not respond to. Prior to you contacting us approximately four weeks ago, we have never received any previous correspondence from you regarding any issues. If you were contacting George, he no longer works at this company, and has not for over a year. At that time, I sent our project manager, Joe, to try and replace the back-door lock. I sent Joe because he is our most experienced technician. I was comfortable he would be able to come up with a solution for the lock, as he knows how to solve any repair problem he encounters, contrary to your statement. He worked there two days for several hours each day and replaced it as best as possible. When I spoke to him the next morning, he indicated that there is not much else can be done with that door, as it is extremely old and beyond repair. He also told me that he had told you the same. When something that old has been repaired and manipulated so many times, at some point it just becomes impossible to repair. We are trying to realign the lock placement, the weather stripping, and the strike plate in places that have been drilled and screwed many times before. Regarding the painting, the pillars were spot primed at the time. Rust can often return regardless of the primer or paint used. Those pillars are made with wire lath and the rust may continue to bleed through from new locations. I feel it is unwarranted for you to threaten to post something on Angie's List, as we have been more than helpful in trying to address your concerns. We have invested time in trying to rectify your back-door concern, however you need to be understanding of the fact that something that old may be beyond repair.
Blue M.
11/2018
2.0
ceramic tile, drywall, plumbing, remodeling, home remodeling, interior painters
+ 4 more
Not well....work was done incorrectly and unfinished. Tiles were installed backwards and had to be redone. The wrong grouting was used in the entire bathroom/tub/shower and now has to be completely redone. Walls that cam down and went back up were left unfinished. Work was left unfinished, shoddy. They were mostly interested in leaving the job on time. Had to hire someone else to finish many things that were left unfinished or needed to be redone.
Description of Work: Bathroom total renovation
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
2.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
3.0
$16,000
Response from Big Dog Construction LLC
Regarding the unfinished work, when our crew was on the project the last day the customer approached our project manager and indicated that she felt our quoted price was too high. He had met with the customer prior to the project and submitted to her a proposal with the quoted price, which she accepted prior to starting the job. When it was apparent that she was trying to "adjust" her price, our project manager indicated that we would not return until she planned to pay our entire agreed upon price. Since that day which is now 10 months ago, she has never contacted us and we still have an outstanding balance of $ 2,300.00! The project was not completed in 11/01/17 as she indicates, our last payment was received in April, 2018. The job was quite extensive including removing an entire tiled wall to remove a defective jacuzzi tub, reinstalling the tub, rebuilding the wall, and resetting and grouting the tile on the wall and tub deck. While on the project we even did some additional work for which we were not even contracted at not charge. After installing the wall tile, which the customer supplied, she then asked us to remove over 14 tiles because they were a little off color. The project manager explained to her that since she was matching natural stone tile that was installed over 6 months ago, variations in coloring is normal. When she spoke to the tile store they explained the same to her. However we removed and reinstalled new tile for her FREE OF CHARGE. Regarding the grout, our crew used only the supplies that the customer provided. If the color was wrong it is because she provided the incorrect grout. The photos showing missing grout is a removable panel to access the jacuzzi pump. At the time we advised the customer that since it was a removable panel not fixed to the wall, the grout would probably crack. Regarding the other photos, at the time of completion the job was not left in that condition. This would not be acceptable to our standards. Big Dog Construction prides itself on completing all projects to our customers satisfaction, but we feel it is the customers responsibility to honor our contracted price for services rendered.
Erich K.
09/2018
5.0
remodeling, home remodeling, interior painters
+ 1 more
This is our second job with Big Dog Construction and we are thrilled. Adam and the crew were friendly, on-time and cleaned up after every work day. These guys clearly take pride in their work! Everything was precisely installed--especially our floor tile work--and looks amazing. Highly recommend!
Description of Work: Small bathroom remodel, replacement of interior doors, painting
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$17,000
glenn P.
09/2018
5.0
home remodeling
+ -1 more
My new kitchen is an absolute dream!!!! Telly, Joe, and his crew listened to what I had to say and helped design and build the most fabulous kitchen ever. Not kidding, it could be featured in a magazine. It's a long skinny kitchen in an old victorian house. Not an easy job. But these guys are professionals and worked so hard to make my kitchen the kitchen of my dreams. Thanks to all who helped make this dream kitchen come true. The crew worked hard every day - and sometimes long days when something needed to be completed. Big Dog's prices are competitive and in line. They may not be the cheapest but certainly not the most expensive. And believe me you get a lot of bang for your buck with Big Dog. They also remodeled my bathroom 2 years ago and I have recommended them to neighbors and friends. And now I recommend Big Dog to you.
Basement looks gorgeous! Work exceeded my expextations. Workers arrived on time daily, kept my house clean and were trustworthy to be left alone while I went to work.
Description of Work: Finished basement.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Gary M.
06/2018
5.0
flooring contractor, home remodeling
+ 0 more
While swapping out some appliances we found water damage under them. Time to call Big Dog! Telly and crew came by and replaced the floorboards that week. They did a great job for a solid price.
Description of Work: Replace the floor in my laundry room.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,200
Diana S.
05/2018
5.0
home remodeling
+ -1 more
Everything went extremely well. They were very professional. I would definitely use them again. They finished the job early. They went shopping with me to pick out materials. They were trustworthy.
Description of Work: Bathroom Update (Shower, Tile, Tub, Paint)
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,000
Gary M.
05/2018
5.0
drywall, flooring contractor, interior painters
+ 1 more
Upon purchasing our new home we had Big Dog come out to give us a quote on fixing up the floors and ceilings. Telly and his team were incredibly professional both in our interactions and their workmanship. We had some tight timelines when it came to getting things done before the movers arrived with our stuff, but Big Dog delivered. The floors and ceiling now look brand new! We're going to be doing more renovating this summer. Big Dog will be our first and only call. I can't recommend them enough.
Description of Work: Ceilings and Floors
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000
Response from Big Dog Construction LLC
Thank you so much for your kind words, it was a pleasure to do this work for you and your family. I am looking forward to future projects together.
Linda C.
02/2018
5.0
carpet installation, drywall, electrician, flooring contractor, home remodeling, interior painters
+ 4 more
Big Dog had to redo and cleanup what a prior contractor out of Englishtown did to my house and was absolutely wonderful and really made it livable and enjoyable again!
Description of Work: All work was done and completed to perfection without any issues or delays
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000
Liz B.
09/2017
5.0
ceramic tile, home remodeling, interior painters
+ 1 more
From the first moment speaking to them, Big Dog Construction made everything go smoothly and kept my nerves at bay. Made my decisions on choosing the items easy as they helped from start to finish and kept me informed as to progress. The crew that worked at my house, were professional and have wonderful craftsmanship. I couldn't be more please with the results as I admire it every day. I would recommend anyone to use them. Big Dog Construction is amazing!!!!!
Description of Work: Bathroom Remodel
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Linda M.
09/2017
5.0
home remodeling
+ -1 more
Excellent... so pleased with work we hired them for second bathroom.
It is a pleasure to work with professionals who take pride in their craft from start to finish. I was very impressed with the care and attention to detail that Telly, Mario, Richie and Miguel gave to every aspect of the work. The custom shelving in the broomer which is now a fabulous pantry pulls out so that I can reach everything and was measured and built to match the heights of my most often used supplies, The cleaning, degreasing and staining was thorough not only on the outside, but inside as well. The rebuild of the space for the new double wall oven and the corner shelving that lines up the upper and lower cabinets are so seamlessly matched that they look like they always should have, Also, the shelves have the same gorgeous new granite as the counters. Saving the best original details was a cost savings and a pleasure; we all enjoyed discovering that our black hinges and knobs were actually copper! Restoration can be wonderful. Our kitchen is truly beautiful, vastly more functional than before and a joy to cook and hang out in. We highly recommend Big Dog and are happy to work with them again, Do open all the boxes before you start if you buy tile from Home Depot - or anyone else. We bought the back splash ahead and the different boxes didn't match despite the identical numbers. We are grateful for Mario's noticing the problem and working extra to solve it. We are glad to work with people who look out for us in every part of the renovation such as when the electrician left packaging on our oven door and we couldn't get the door back on after removing it, -call Telly. When you hire Big Dog they will see you through everything from start to finish and be the first one you want when you need help in the future. Thank you Telly, Mario, Richie and Miguel!
Description of Work: Our kitchen was in serious need of an update with an unreliable oven of nearly fifty years and an equally elderly sink and stove top as well as original cabinetry which, while solidly built, didn't fill the space on the lower level, stopping short of the uppers with an awkward hole. I wanted to fill that space, keep and refresh the cabinets, replace the appliances, counters and back splash and move my pantry from a far corner to the centrally located "broomer" (a built in closet for mops and brooms). We also needed electrical work since we popped a breaker if we ran the coffee maker and toaster oven at the same time. We knew just who to call since we loved the job Telly and Big Dog did on our bathrooms (see review Dec 2015) and once again we are thrilled with their excellent work.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Michelle S.
08/2017
5.0
home remodeling
+ -1 more
The designer was was not responsive. She took sometime getting back to us with the design. They were great once we got them but once we were ready to move forward with the project they weren't avaiable in the time frame we wanted it done.
Description of Work: We got a quote for remodeling our kitchen.
All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our State Contractor License Requirements page.
*Contact business to see additional licenses.
Service Categories
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
General Remodeling,
Interior Painting,
Drywall,
Ceramic Tile,
Countertops and Backsplashes,
Doors,
Plumbing,
Flooring Sales and Installation,
Electrical,
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,
Hardwood Flooring Sales and Installation
FAQ
Big Dog Construction LLC is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday: Closed
Big Dog Construction LLC accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Financing Available,MasterCard,PayPal,Visa
Yes, Big Dog Construction LLC offers free project estimates.
Yes, Big Dog Construction LLC offers eco-friendly accreditations.
Yes, Big Dog Construction LLC offers a 0% senior discount.
Yes, Big Dog Construction LLC offers emergency services.
No, Big Dog Construction LLC does not offer warranties.
Big Dog Construction LLC offers the following services: General Contractor, Home Renovations: kitchen, bathroom, basements, general. Hardwood flooring, Painting, Tile, Custom Closets, Decks & Porches, Doors, Drywall, Water & Smoke damage/restoration. Architect on Staff