Anthony Slabaugh Remodeling & Design

HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE!! Plan to dedicate several hours of your time to convince them why you're worthy of being a client. The selection process is ridiculously time consuming and insulting. I understand the desire to qualify before providing an estimate, but their rigid and cold approach is unnecessary. The project manager, Ryan who reaches out is smug and condescending. I planned to work with Anthony Slabaugh remodeling based on the work I had seen, but Ryan was so offensive that I will find a different remodeler.

Company doesn't come out to house to measure or look at the project until after at least the signing of a non-refundable design contract (6% of total cost). Does not give estimates on cost for remodeling. Customer must say how much he/she is willing to spend and the company will design around that. Beware that company policy is for the customer to provide his/her bank account information and the company will pull funds directly from the account according to a schedule the company sets. Final payment is due (minus a VERY small amount) BEFORE the project is completed. Rep said he would speak to owner about my concerns and get back to me by a certain time. He didn't do so. I finally decided not to use the company and emailed the rep to advise and thank him for his time. No response. Designs/remodels are VERY expensive (website shows small bathroom remodel starting at $20,000 and going up from there). The refusal to come and see the place/give an estimate as well as the company's policy of pulling money directly from my bank account made this not workable for me. Company will provide references, but won't say how recent they are (I was told they could be anywhere up to 20+ years ago).

Great job and would definitely hire again.

Everyone associated w/Slabaugh is very professional. Design process is very detailed & thorough so there are no surprises. Followed up on every item and finished a very high quality project on time!

It went very well. Not only was the work professionally done, I was provided a calendar with the schedule of the work through completion. They stuck to the schedule and I always new who was to be at my home, when and why at any time throughout the project. The few small issues we had were dealt with without hesitation. I highly recommend Anthony and his crew without hesitation.

Excellent from planning through execution. They have top not on sub-contractors. I felt very confident and trusted the job would be done right. We have an amazing new guest bathroom. Not your “average” several contractor.

Very professional, personable. Always on time, work completed on schedule. Very clean.

Excellent communication/ meetings. Wrong dog door arrived and that was immediately rectified. Supplier sent incorrect size. Excellent workers.

Project began and completed as scheduled. All workers arrived on time and most cleaned up after themselves. One floor required additional grouting and this was handled professionally in a timely manner.

The estimate was timely, very thorough, and prepared in a very professional manner. They prepared a full range of options (good, better, best) and price ranges. They presented the information in a written estimate as well as a spreadsheet explaining the underlying assumptions of good, better, best. A presentation was given with other job references and all of our questions were answered completely. We are convinced that this company would provide full service (design through construction) in a quality and worry-free manner. We chose another provider because our kitchen job was very small and we already had a simple design prepared by another company. We simply didn't think we needed the full range of services offered by Anthony Slabaugh. We would use them in the future.

This was a complete, down to the studs remodel of the master bath. There were some unexpected challenges in the process that necessitated involvement of another company hired by the condo Association, to deal with rotted studs, due to a drainage problem. The planning process is very detailed, and we had some confusion due to some policy changes that had our planning out of sync, but it was overcome. If you love detail down to the day and hour it is provided. Anthony and all his staff and contractors were polite, respectful, and very very efficient at cleaning up each day. Some of original idea on the bathroom had to be altered to closer fit the budget. There was a couple small issues with our cabinets that was immediately dealt with when we called to relate the concern. In the end we have a beautiful bathroom that more than fits our needs. Due to the situation, the project did extend longer than expected, and was a bit more costly. After working with 3 separate companies in a 7 month period, I have an expanded perspective on different ways to approach a remodel. Anthony is a perfect fit for those who need detailed planning, expect unbelievable cleanliness, and wonderful respectful people. It was a pleasure to have them in our home. If you prefer fast and on the fly with the chance to change your mind without major consequences, they may not be for you.

We are disappointed and very angry! After multiple meetings and an on-site visit to our home, Provider estimated our project at a relatively high (but acceptable) price. Reviews on Angie?s List and elsewhere were very positive, so we figured that good quality and workmanship would justify a premium price. Ten weeks into the project and after many project meetings requiring time-off from work (they don?t meet on your schedule, only theirs, and never evenings or weekends!) we were given a final proposal price, which was over 35% higher than the original estimate. When we questioned the large increase, the Provider explained that he had erroneously included a higher profit margin in the final proposal, adding over $2,000 to the price. Provider agreed to reduce the final price by this amount and take only the profit that was included in the original estimate. A week later the Provider informed us that he was dropping our project but keeping our initial payment / design fee. Considering the 11 weeks lost in the Provider?s lengthy ?process?, and the Provider?s decision (not ours) to quit, we again asked for a refund of our initial payment / design fee. The Provider refused, claiming that he had completed the design portion of the project and was entitled to keep the design fee. The completed design documentation (for which we were charged $1,500) contains drawings with incorrect dimensions (countertop dimensions off by more than 3 inches!) and is really of no value to anyone. Over the years we?ve built major room additions, finished basements, remodeled kitchens and bathrooms, built garages, etc. but this was the most stressful, time-wasting, inefficient construction / remodeling experience we?ve ever had. Buyer Beware!

Well organist to finish helped with design choices.Excellent communication re:delay in products & timeline came out to fix problems without questioning.

Anthony's team was very pleasant to work with and very professional from day one, everything was planned out and went according to schedule. The nicest and most courteous people, always accomadating.

We choose a different contractor that I had used in the past. After all was said & done I wish that I had chose Anthony Slabaugh as my contractor. I don't feel I got nice workmanship for the price I paid. I would definitely consider him for a future remodeling project as I feel he is a man of integrity.

We have been enjoying our freshly redesigned and updated bathrooms for ten months now and they are pure joy! Anthony's approach to remodel projects is so different from other contractors. We contacted him in May of 2013 about our project and we were told that our project could not be started until Fall. Little did we realize that it would take several months of planning, design and material choices before we could start. It was all time very well spent with Anthony guiding our choices and refining the details. By the time of our start date there were no loose ends or surprises. We had only one change order that occurred after a code inspection and we opted to make the change (it was minor). One bathroom was purely an update - new bathtub,toilet, cabinet and hardware, granite countertop and tile flooring and tub surround. The master bath involved tearing out walls, building a new 5' by 3' shower with floor to ceiling tile, glass wall, new toilet, cabinet and hardware, stainless steel sink, floor tile and install of two glass pocket doors. All old dry wall was removed and replaced. Gallery light and lighting fixtures were installed. This bathroom has a beautiful spa like quality that we love. As valuable to us as the finished product is, the professionalism shown by every one working on this project was just as valuable. We and our home were treated with total respect. You can't fully understand what that means unless you experience it. A written schedule was given to us at the start of the project with dates and times of when the contractors would arrive and what would be completed on that day . This schedule covered three months of work time. The project was completed on the exact day we were told three months prior! They were amazing! We can't imagine having anyone but Anthony Slabaugh work on our home. You might think the project was pricey but he gives design and material choices in three different levels and the choices made were our choices. He and his team brought our bathrooms into this century! It's amazing how updating your bathrooms reflects on the entire interior of your home. We highly recommend Anthony Slabaugh and look forward to working with him in the future.

Excellent job! We are very pleased with the work! Removed jacuzzi tub, moved toilet, enlarged linen closet, installed new 4x6 tiled shower with bench seating, niches & extra large shower head with separate handheld sprayer, installed new heated, tiled floor, painted existing cabinets. Everyone was very prompt and profession. Plastic sheeting was installed in the foyer and stairs to protect carpeting. The plastic was swept and wet mopped every night to contain dust. The planning process was lengthy, but we knew that from the start. Every detail was covered. A schedule of work was provided for reference, which was followed almost to exactly! Work was completed as expected. Would definitely use them again and would highly recommend them!

Project still in process, had a few challenges that were additional work, but process has gone well. Will add comments when project finished.

After 'interviewing 3 contractors, we knew that Anthony was the best fit for us. He is meticulous in everything he does from the beginning to the end of the project. It was not a 'rush' job. There were months of planning and changes. Once the project started, it was perfection. The project timeline began and ended EXACTLY as they calculated. There were no surprises. The 'crew' is so professional and caring. A kitchen renovation can be very disrupting. It really proved to be less stressful than I imagined because of their organization. We have recommended Anthony Slabaugh many times.

We worked with them to get a quote on our kitchen remodel but did not end up moving forward since their scheduling and timing did not work with our timelines. What I was very disappointed was that they were unwilling to work around our schedule to set up initial meetings and estimate reviews, my husband or I would have to take time off work in order to meet with them since they do not do evening or weekend appointments. It also would take them about 3 weeks to even get us a price quote and then we had to meet in person to review, again which would take extra time because of the meeting schedules. I can't speak to their quality of the work or how they perform after the estimate process, since there may be a different experience. Everyone we dealt with was very professional and courteous, but just something to keep in mind if you're looking for a contractor that will work with your schedules upfront and if you're constrained to a tight construction schedule, which is why we went with the contractor we have now.

So far, so good! Anthony contacts me only when I ask him to, does not call to solicit the business daily or weekly.

I certainly would not recommend this company

We got as far as the design phase, but based on the amount of money this remodel would cost and the market for used homes, decided to look for a home that had already been updated. We found a home that fits our wants/needs and so have bought rather than renovate. If we ever have the need for work in our new home, we will hire Anthony Slabaugh. His process, detailed plans, professionalism, office staff, and love for his work make his company 'rise above' the others with whom we've dealt.

Overall this was a very complex project. We were returning from a work assignment in China after 6 years, and wanted to get the remodelling done before we moved in. Majority of the planning, design discussions were done remotely from Shanghai via phone with Anthony. Then the project was planned/ executed on a very tight timeline before we had to move into the house. Throughout this process, Anthony and Lee were very responsive and helpful during the project planning, design and execution phase. They were very diligent & conscientous about inspecting incoming materials quality; an proactively informed us when there was an issue with a kitchen countertop that did not meet their quality standards. They dealt with some issues during the project with a lot of professionalism and responsiveness. Their workmen were very polite, when working around the house. Over all we were very satisfied with their quality of work. I'd recommend them highly and plan to hire them for any future projects.

We had our entire kitchen remodeled. It was the original cupboards, counter tops, flooring from when the house was built in 1963. Soffits removed, two windows replaced as well as a large window replaced with a bay window. We are having a built in buffet area across a whole wall. All counter tops, cupboards, and flooring were replaced and a redesign of the kitchen layout. A desk area was added. Canned lights as well as under cabinet lighting was added. We are also having new flooring put on our entry hall which leads directly into our kitchen. At this time, we have the same floor in our entry way, down our stairs and in our kitchen. The new entry hall will be the same new flooring as the kitchen. A new railing with newel posts and new balusters will also be installed. Also, the steps that lead right off of the entry hall, will be wood and stained to match the railing. The last thing we are having done is an upgrade of our electric. We are upgrading from 100 amps to 200 amps. Do's and don'ts? Do hire Anthony Slabaugh, do not plan to speak to him today and have your project started next week. Do plan to make a lot of decisions and be prepared to not have everything your heart desires (unless you can afford it, of course). I realize this section and the previous one are switched as far as my responses.