Anthony Slabaugh Remodeling & Design

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The project went extremely smooth. The quote was higher than two others we received but it was the most detailed offering good, better and best options. It was very difficult to compare apples to apples as the others were not very specific about what is included. During the design phase Anthony spent a lot of time on the design and getting it just right. He had some great ideas! Then Lee managed the project execution which went exactly according to schedule, to the day. The various crews were all professional and extremely neat. There were no big surprises or cost adders along the way. Any questions or problems that we had were addressed right away. We are very pleased with the outcome and really appreciated the up front quoting and design process. This is a very well run company.

Our master bathroom had not been updated since the house was built 19 years ago. The bathroom had a tile-enclosed whirlpool tub and adjacent glass-enclosed shower. A major leak from the whirlpool plumbing caused a large amount of water damage to the family room ceiling below. We were new to remodeling. We were fortunate to have selected Anthony and his team. He came to our home, listened carefully, offered thoughtful suggestions, and helped us create a new bathroom that fit our budget. Anthony and his team guided us through each step of the process and provided us with a schedule so that we knew what would be happening each day. His team and his selected contractors always arrived on time, were friendly and thoroughly professional, and were consistently meticulous. At the end of each day, their work area was left in good order. Ingress and egress areas werealways swept clean before they left. The subcontractors selected by Anthony spoke highly of Anthony, his team, and his project management style. Everything Anthony and his team said they would do, they did. Calls were returned promptly. Per our request, we had a few minor adjustments to the work plan, and these were easily incorporated. The new bathroom and the ceiling in the family room below look fantastic. We could not have asked for a better remodeling experience. We would definitely hire this company for future remodeling projects and would without hesitation recommend Anthony and his team to others.

He has already started working for me and so far my experience has been excellent. He is professional, responsible and listens to me. He is just great.

DO call Anthony Slabaugh. DO speak with and meet with him. DO hire him to do your work, I certainly plan to!

The contractor was very helpful in helping develop options (including approx price), make decisions and set up retailers to pick out final products. The work was well planned out with a detailed schedule which was followed. Great care was taken to make sure one bath was functional at all times. All areas of the house (hallways, stairs) were well protected as the demolition of the old baths took place and the new baths were completed. Crew including electrical and plumbing subcontractors were professional, helpful and friendly. Questions/concerns were followed up quickly. The baths look great and met our expectations. i

Slabaugh gave us highly detailed, itemized, estimates with cost/quality options from the very beginning. Other contractors only gave single figure "ball-park." We began discussion in January 2011 and Slabaugh met with us and provided detailed estimates and revised estimates before asking for any money down. When we decided to proceed to the design phase, we paid a relatively small fee (around $1000.00) and he provided architectural images and options in great detail, made suggestions for the design of the new part of the second story that we had not thought of, but that improved the project dramatically. This process continued through March and April and he sent many revisions. Only then did we sign the contract - which was detailed, itemized, included time tables. He worked with us to keep the cost down without compromising quality. Slabaugh had us making choices on more than just cabinets and colors. We had to decide on type of insulation, siding, drywall, roofing, etc. It was almost mind-numbing but at the same time it increased our confidence in the contractor. We know exactly what we paid for! When construction started in May 2011, Slabaugh's foreman, Lee, and his crew and subcontractors kept as close to the time table as weather would allow, sometimes working weekends and evenings to catch up. They completed the project on time. A small number of punch list items remained to be done after completion (mid August) and they were done quickly and efficiently as soon as materials and schedule permitted (the new bathroom sink was damaged and a new one had to be made and installed, once carpets went in the doors on the storage closets in the new room had to be adjusted). The contracted price was only $700 off due to the unforeseen need for an additional electrical box. Slabaugh was upset as he felt his electrician should have noticed that earlier, but we were not terribly upset. In a $109,000 project, $700 didn't seem like a big deal. We chose Slabaugh because his detailed estimates gave us the confidence that we would not be seeing constant cost overruns and he lived up to our expectations. Slabaugh's project foreman and workers were always polite and professional and even helped with a few small items that were not in the contract (cutting a wooden panel and shelf, installing a switch, lifting old carpet that we had removed into the dumpster for us, etc.) The project went very quickly for such a large project. Slabaugh was able to accommodate our need to have the construction done during the summer school break. It helped that we were able to move out of the house (with our pets) for the summer. Had we not been able to do that, the project would have had to be done in phases and would have taken longer to complete. We are extremely happy with Anthony Slabaugh Remodeling and Design. He wasn't the cheapest, but the quality of the work, the professionalism, the attention to detail, and the peace of mind that comes from working with people you can trust is priceless. We were living 50 miles away and only got down to Akron once a week to see the progress. Anthony and his foreman kept in constant telephone and email contact with us. They always returned our calls and messages within 24 hours, usually on the same day. We intend to use Anthony Slabaugh again in a couple years to remodel our second bathroom (couldn't afford it this time).

From beginning to end, the experience was positive. Anthony worked with me and provided excellent suggestions on products, and design, based on my taste. I told him my budget and his price came in under that. He provides a list of "good, better, best" which was very helpful. The project was started on time and finished on time. His co-worker, Lee Brooks arrived promptly on time and both Anthony and Lee informed me if they were going to be even five minutes late. My every question was answered, no matter when I called. The results are beautiful. Exactly what I wanted. I couldn't be more pleased.

Anthony is extremely organized and professional. His suggestions were detailed, with pricing for each category. I really liked him, but I felt that I wouldn't be able to afford his services. If I had the money, I'd definitely go with this company.

They couldn?t do the work, but it wasn?t a quote issue. It was a work scheduling thing. They were very prompt and professional. They were very responsive.

He was very professional. He followed up by calling me to see what I thought and they gave me an estimate that was a little on the upper end but very reasonable. I was quite confident that they were worth extra because of their carefulness, the way they described their work. He was very responsive. I would absolutely consider using them again in the future.

The bid experience was very good. He was really prepared and there was clear communication. He gave good advice and was real professional in presenting his ideas and information. We ended up not doing the project.

He gave me three quotes with three options. He came and gave me the prices. He was not pushy which I appreciated. I told him that this was a job I was planning to do later during the year. He was very professional and helpful. I have no complaints with him. He was very responsive all the way. He was punctual as well.

Anthony went through the process step by step as we looked at several different options for refacing our dated white brick fireplace. The brick covered 3 walls - the living room fireplace, a small alcove between the hall and the living room, and also the foyer entrance. In the end, we decided to reface the living room wall and alcove, while demo'ing the foyer wall and replacing it with drywall. This gave the foyer a cleaner look and also ensured that the entrance to the hall did not become too narrow. In the living room, 3 sandstone ledges were cut and removed and the length of the hearth was also cut and shortened, on each side, by about 6 inches.The fireplace looks like it's been there foreever, the ceiling - can't tell it was ever patched. The workmanship was execellent! And lets not forget the prep-work and cleanup... They spent a lot of time protecting our 50 year old hardwood floors (tearing down brick and cutting off sandstone ledges had us a little nervous) the floors came through unscathed! Prior to any work commencing, all the furniture had been covered, and protective plastic hung. When it was removed, you could run your fingers across the tables - no dust! Amazing! Every night before they left, all was cleaned up. Just on overall oustanding job. By far the best experience we've had with any remodeling/ construction effort.

Work started as scheduled. Anthony's crew took care not damage the lawn when installing the window well. The crew (mason, electrician, plumber; drywall; flooring; and painters) all arrived in accordance to the basement remodel schedule. All meticulously cleaned up after each day. If there were problems or concerns they consulted us immediately. All workers were professional and courteous. We were very pleased with the service provided by Anthony and Lee. They were responsive to our needs and any changes we made, even after the project had started. The project was completed in the estimated time.

Work started promptly and finished at the estimated time. The crew leader was very responsive, encouraged us to ask questions, raise issues if necessary, and remained in constant touch with us throughout. The various subcontactors were also prompt and professional. The crew took pains to protect all of our belongings that remained in the basement during the work.

Anthony came to the house and gave us an estimate for the work. He actually found places that needed work that other estimators had missed, but also convinced us that some of what others had said we should do, was not necessary. Anthony doesn't always come when he says he will, but has always called in advance to tell us that he will be late and then arrives at the reset time. He and his crew are extremely polite, professional and efficient in their work. We have used this company many times for (replacement windows, drywall work, painting, kitchen remodeling, etc.), and have always been extremely pleased with his work. We highly recommend AMS construction for any house job.

Anthony and his foreman, Lee, were very professional, courteous and responsive. Despite having a work zone right outside our living room door for a few weeks, Lee did his best to minimize disruption to our household consisting of two very small children and two playful dogs. The work took a little longer than initially planned due to illness and weather issues but besides that everything went as planned and the price stayed the same. We are VERY pleased with how the project went and the end result. We constantly receive compliments from neighbors and visitors stating how nice the room turned out and how much the room blends in with the rest of our house. We were also very pleased with the customer service that Anthony provided to us - he was very professional and responsive to our needs and any changes we made, even after the project had already started.

Anthony and his employees are always professional and they do excellent quality work. They work hard all day, and clean up completely before they leave. We have been very happy with every project they have done for us.

Anthony provided a great plan for the remodel, making suggestions for things we hadn't considered (PVC pipes to make the wires easy to fish through the wall, dedicated surge-protected outlet for the TV). His crew showed up on time every day, and did an expert job laying down protective coverings over the floors and furniture from the doorway into the living room. They worked the whole day, and were very courteous. Overall, it was a great experience, and we're looking forward to having Anthony complete other jobs for us in the future.

Extremely well, very productive, gave us daily list of work to be done, and did exactly what was stated on list. Helpful with any changes, understanding, could not have asked for anything that they did not comply with, went overboard to be helpful in all areas, kept the entire job "very" clean, and picked up every day. All workers were very polite and helpful, were on time daily, called me when running late, went out of their way to be helpful, and are still well after the job was completed.

I think they did a really good job. Some they did themselves and some of the work they subcontracted out, but everything went well.

Anthony was very considerate in letting us know ahead that he had to reschedule the start date. When he bid the job he mentioned a possible problem with the old wallpaper and suggested a possible solution. The problem occurred and he was very prompt in fixing it. He installed a crown molding and only charged us the cost of the material. The molding greatly improved the room's appearance. He and his crew are very pleasant to have in the house, very considerate, and pay special attention to insuring a clean environment. They covered all the walls and floors, sealed the rooms so that no drywall dust got into the rest of the house, and very carefully removed and replaced all our large pieces of furniture. They also did several small repairs which were not in their estimate and did not charge us. We have had Anthony do other work for us. We have always been satisfied and wouldn't hesitate to hire his company again.

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