ALEX FREDDI CONSTRUCTION LLC

Cost: Of the 3 bids we got, this company's was the most expensive.  This is especially true when you factor in purchasing materials and fixtures separately.  The suppliers Alex recommended turned out to have the best deals on quality materials that we could find.  This helped us stay well within budget.

Timeline: The remodel was estimated to be completed within 2 to 3 weeks.  The work was completed in under 2 weeks.  That's right, under.  Hooray!

Quality: The construction feels solid and looks great.  The subcontractor who did our tile, Norm Loveland, deserves special thanks here.  He has excellent attention to detail and pointed out a few areas where he noticed slight irregularities in tile placement that we never would have noticed on our own.  He offered to redo any sections of tile that we did not like, but we declined since these irregularities were minor and due to our old house's structural quirks rather than Norm's workmanship.

Communication: Alex was extremely attentive, knowledgeable and helpful in all our interactions with him.  He answered our questions promptly and gave excellent recommendations on materials and fixtures.  Our project manager, Gary, kept us well informed on progress and hooked us up with a Port-a-Potty free of charge (thank goodness!).  Gary did misunderstand that we wanted tile wainscot, which surprised us.  We noticed this oversight just in time, and Gary and Norm took immediate action to give us what we had asked for.  That was the "worst" part of the whole process, but we were easily able to talk it through and resolve it together.
Overall: Everyone we interacted with sincerely wanted us to be pleased not just with the work, but also with the process.  We'd happily do business with Alex Freddi Construction again in the future, and we are recommending them to our friends.

Alex is personable, prompt, knowledgeable, and professional.  We were excited to hire him even though his bid was quite a bit higher than a couple others we had received.  Having read the reviews on Angie?s list before talking with him, we expected a lot of personal attention for the extra $$$.  Unfortunately, our experience working with the Alex Freddi?s project managers was disappointing.  We felt like we paid for layers of management rather than personal attention. 

We paid Alex:  $13800 for labor, $700 for basic supplies (cement board, thinset, etc.), $500 for shower permit/inspection, $325 for a mirror frame, and $570 for additional jobs in other rooms.  The cost paid to Alex did NOT include:  cabinets, countertop, shower door, mirror glass, light fixtures (and all electrical work which was done prior to the remodel), plumbing fixtures, tile, grout and caulk.

We live in Tigard, Oregon, but we were assigned a project manager in Vancouver, Washington.  He came to our house a few weeks before the project started, and that?s the last time we saw him.  He passed our project along to a different project manager who later quit, and then we finished with a third project manager who was in training.  All of these project managers were located in Vancouver.  The subs who actually did the work were unsupervised except by us.  Some didn?t bring the right supplies or equipment for the job, didn?t come when scheduled, and didn?t clean up even when asked. 

Perhaps our assigned project manager was just too busy for us.  It probably would have been better to have worked with someone local which was what I expected since Alex?s business address is in Beaverton.

When I sent our final payment to Alex, I included a letter telling Alex about our experience and mentioning examples of work we liked or didn?t like, and he was nice enough to reply that he was disappointed to hear this and would like to talk to us about it.  He does want to have happy customers.  If there was something that he could arrange to fix, I believe that he would,

After seeing Alex Freddi's A+ rating on Angie's List, I reached out to get a quote and was surprised by how quickly Alex responded.  I was looking for some help on a full gut kitchen remodel but wanted to tackle as much DIY as possible and contract the rest.  Alex was happy to accommodate my request and was always fast to respond throughout the quote/contract process, so I felt like I was in solid hands right from the start.  Bob took point as PM on my project and did an awesome job moving the reno along at a steady and timely pace.  He was always quick to respond to questions via phone/text and was always willing to offer advice for buying supplies for the DIY portion of our job.  He also had a keen eye for detail, catching a couple of errors with the plumbing and drywall install and calling the workers back out to fix the mistakes cost free.  Probably the most appreciated and impressive part of the whole process, though, was his team's ability to take on a couple of my major DIY tasks last minute after falling ill, including drywall/mudding/taping and our cabinet installation.  His crew scheduled the add-on work in without delaying my project and despite having another large project outside of mine to tend to.  I now have the kitchen of my dreams and am so incredibly happy and thankful!

This is the second time we have used Alex, Bob and Bill. We greatly appreciated that we had the same team tackling this project as our previous bathroom remodel. We were just as pleased this time as we were before! Nightly, the guys left a clean workspace. They were always very communicative in terms of hours they would be there, where they were in the process and anything they needed from me. 
One of the things that I most appreciate about this company is the responsiveness to our needs. When we explained that we wanted to create a playroom for our daughter, they responded. We weren't up sold on materials. They understood durability was key - and helped us pick materials accordingly. The room is perfect for a Toddler Tornado and we will be using Alex in the future!

Alex, Freddi and Drew were very professional and considerate of our properties for ensuring our complete satisfaction. I would recommend and will contact again for any additional work. Thank you!

It went great.  Alex and his team are wonderful to work with.  Gary was on top of everything and let me know exactly what was happening and when.  I would absolutely use them again.

Alex's team was wonderful to work with and obviously very skilled. They worked well together to ensure the process went smoothly, and the project manager communicated clearly and timely through each phase. This wasn't their biggest project, but everyone treated us as though it was. And we love the results! We would definitely consult Alex again for a similar project.

It went great! Alex Freddi (the boss) met with us to go over our project and gave a very helpful description of how the process would go (i.e. we would be responsible for choosing/purchasing all the fixtures and aesthetic elements, and their price would cover all the labor and raw structural building materials). Working with Alex is a tremendous pleasure. He is extremely professional, personable, and knowledgeable. He provided very helpful and reasonable design suggestions for our bathroom remodel/updates without "selling" any of his ideas or being overbearing. He seemed genuinely interested in finding a way to do the job in a way that would efficiently meet the goals we described and achieve a result with which we would be very happy.
We were responsible for picking out and purchasing all the fixtures (i.e. faucets, sinks, shower heads/tub spout, towel bars, lights, mirrors, vanity, door + hardware, etc. . .) and aesthetic elements (paint, tile, grout, countertops, etc. . .) for the job. This was a little more "hands on" and more work for us, but we preferred this arrangement because it gave us more choice and control over these details. We decided what price range we were comfortable with and could shop around as much as we wanted to get products that made sense for our home, our family, and our budget. Alex provided a list of recommended vendors (many of whom were very good), but we were free to go wherever we wanted so long as the parts were all at our house at the time Alex and his associates needed them to start work.
Once the contract was set, we worked mostly with our specific project manager, Kyle. Kyle was also great! He is smart, energetic, affable, and very thoughtful. He was well organized and efficiently scheduled subcontractors to keep the job on schedule. I appreciate how considerate he was about keeping our home as clean as possible and minimizing disruption during this very messy and invasive project. Kyle was a great communicator and kept us updated on progress and alerted us quickly about any unforeseen issues that arose throughout the project. He kept the whole process as transparent as possible and quickly earned our trust with his candid, professional demeanor.
The project was completed on schedule and on budget. We were especially interested in finishing work and moving back in on time because we were expecting a baby shortly after our estimated project completion date! The additional labor/material costs from discovering problem spots behind the walls (i.e. venting/insulation/drainage not up to code) after demolition was completed were consistent with the estimates Kyle communicated to us at the time the problems were found.
We are super happy with the work that was done (and the process wasn't too bad, either)! Alex and Kyle were outstanding. The work done by their lead plumber, Khoi, and their tilers also deserve special recognition. We have already recommended Alex Freddi to friends considering a home remodel and plan to call Alex Freddi for future projects at our home.

I requested bids from other contractors who either shuddered when they saw the work, couldn't do the work, or did not understand the vision I had, or offered to do work that had little to do with what I wanted. Alex was the only one who understood what I wanted. He said he could do it and gave me a competitive price. The finished job was extraordinary. It was done maybe 2 to 3 days longer than quoted, but considering all that needed to be done, it was still a quite satisfactory time frame. My house is 85 years old and had some challenges, but each challenge was met. My bathroom turned out to be even more stunning than I could have imagined! My entire family is quite pleased.

Because of the odd shape to our bathroom, many items such as the vanity and shower door had to be custom made.  I was afraid this would really slow down the project but everything ran smoothly.  Having Kyle on site almost every day was truly helpful.  He was always available for questions, very considerate of our routines and dogs, and a tireless worker on our job.  I can't imagine how we would have gotten through the job as easily as we did without him.

We chose to go through the subcontractors on the materials suppliers list provided by Alex and were extremely happy with their products and their help. 

All through the job, care was taken to clean up as much as possible at the end of the and protect our carpet from stains. Our project has been completed in a timely manner and right on budget even with additions we requested after the job began. 

I will never have to look for a company to help me on any future projects we may have.  These guys are the best.

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We had already worked with Alex Freddi and one of his teams (principally Bob and Bill) in the past, and were extremely satisfied with the remodel they did on a full bath project one year ago, so did not ask for competing bids this time around but simply hired them to take on two unrelated projects for us this past late Autumn/early Winter.  
Based on bids for the prior work and other projects we've had done before, Alex's prices are very reasonable and quite accurate.  Unless one changes one's mind halfway through a project, it's unlikely in our experience that you'll be surprised by hidden costs at any point; we have an older home, so it can be a bit unpredictable what one will find once the walls are cracked open, but everything went smoothly for us.  You'll definitely find those who will bid a project for less than he will, but also those who will bid higher.  For us the reasons we like to work with Alex, Bob, and Bill are that they are attentive to our goals and questions at all times, respond quickly and accurately, and the quality of their work is superb.  
Alex surveys the project, figures out with the owners what they are looking for, and then coordinates the bigger picture issues; he remains in contact by phone, e-mail or in person if need be.  That said, Bob and Bill - the guys doing the hands-on work - are such effective problem-solvers, that they're really on auto-pilot, and don't appear to need much oversight.  Unanticipated issues always arise with any project and they readily consulted with us.  Whenever we wanted something done a particular way (especially when it came to making sure the highest-quality materials could be used), they didn't balk.  That said, I do think they collaborate well so that we were informed of the pros/cons of the various options (they are professionals so didn't blindly follow our lead).
The suppliers and subs seem to match their excellent service though we've not always been in direct contact with them.
We have several other larger projects planned for the next 18 months (two other bathrooms, and also a kitchen remodel).  I guess we could shop around for someone else, but I can't imagine finding anyone better so it doesn't make any sense to us to roll the dice when we have been very happy with the work they have done for us.  Given the trust they've earned, we unreservedly recommend Alex, Bob, and Bill to those seeking a low-stress, high quality, remodel to add value to their home.

Alex and his crew were reliable, pleasant, easy to understand and did exactly what he said he would do. This was a great experience. He was clear about what I needed to do (e.g. select and purchase the tile, provide the paint, etc.) and he was clear about what he would do. When he discovered the need to seal the foundation against further water leakage, he was quick to tell me and provide recommendations.

Alex, Grayson, and the whole team of subcontractors were professional, skilled, and excellent to work with. We are really happy with the finished product and it was all done promptly and for a reasonable cost. We would recommend Alex Freddi Construction to anyone interested in remodeling their bathroom based on our experience.

This was a HUGE project that we had been dreading, and had waited 14 years to do. We bought the house when it was 10 years old, knowing we would need to remodel both bathrooms. We had remodeled the kitchen ourselves a few years after we bought it, without using a general contractor. We were comfortable with all that, but we knew the bathrooms would be difficult and not something we could do ourselves because of some design issues that needed fixing and because they are on the second floor (unlike the kitchen). We first interviewed Alex in early 2013, but after some initial discussions we needed to put the project on hold due to a family illness. In early 2014, we called him again, and he said he was super busy but would come anyway (after we told him that we were not in a huge rush, which I think helped him decide to keep talking with us). So he and his designer (Kathryn Renz) worked patiently with us for the next 5 months to figure out the design, put together a tight scope of work, and develop the cost estimate. (The long duration of time was due to us, not them.) At that point, we then hired this company formally and paid for some of Kathryn's time.

Kathryn did a GREAT job getting all the measurements correct on the original space, which had lots of weird angles. That was crucial to this project going well. She and Alex proved to be a great team - through her design knowledge (the "do's and don'ts" of design) and his knowledge of what would drive up cost versus be less costly. During that planning process, the onsite project managers (Bill and Bob) also made a visit, and spent considerable time in the attic crawl space with Alex to figure out if structural permits would be needed for various designs (turned out not to be needed). The attention to detail and practicality continued once the walls and floors were opened up. I was totally impressed when Alex, Kathryn, Bill, Bob, and the cabinet maker (Dan) all met onsite at that time to go over the plan again to verify it would still work and iron out small details (and figure out whether any major problems might arise, which didn't happen). That "reality check" meeting lasted an hour, and they were super thorough. I had already decided that I had hired the right firm, but that meeting just cemented it even more for me.

After that meeting, it was pretty much all Bill and Bob's show, plus their subs. They all did a fantastic job. Their work was technically sound. Bill and Bob really know their framing, ducting, etc. They also took care of two notable extra things that came up, which became really important to us once we were aware of them. One was a better engineered structure to support the weight of both tubs, which sit directly above the kitchen. (They mounted a 15-foot-long 2x12 beam to the outside wall, and put one side of each tub deck on that. Thank goodness both bathrooms were opened up, so we could do that!) The other major extra was fixing and upgrading the vent duct that runs from a downstairs shower; the original duct was venting way too high and not working well at all (which we didn't know until we started using that shower during this project). They plumbed a new duct for the downstairs bath into the new ducting they already were required to install for the upstairs baths (per code requirements). This major improvement to our downstairs bath cost us very little and solved a huge headache.

Bill and Bob communicated well, they and their subs contained their dust and mess very well, and they were a pleasure to have in our house. We gave them gifts afterwards because we were so pleased with the work, and with them as people. We especially appreciated that Bob would respond super quickly to texts or phone calls during evening or weekend hours whenever we had a question. He and Bill were both TERRIFIC communicators throughout the process. Bob also was very responsive in taking care of a couple of small things that needed attention after the work was substantively completed. The fact that we had already made our final payment didn't mean that we were off their radar screen; they were really responsive, and always prompt. The one or two times they were running late, they would let us know about that well before they were supposed to show up, and they would reschedule if they could see that this was necessary (rather than stringing us along).

I also want to point out the quality of the work by the subs and the vendors. See the attached pictures. Dan Adair did great custom cabinetry work (including custom medicine cabinets) for a very reasonable price. Koi, from Lotus Plumbing, was prompt, efficient, and attentive to detail. And Nick, the tiler, did AMAZING work! We had selected a single style of tile in a fairly large size (18-inches by 18-inches), which had to be laid throughout the entire master bath (floor, tub, shower, and toilet room). His precision and layout took my breath away when I saw it completed for the first time. The lines were clean, nothing was offset in a way that looked odd, and the grout lines and tile pieces flow well throughout the space. People who have seen it have commented on this as well.

Suzanne at ProDesign helped us pick out the tile, and was super patient with us as we kept changing our minds. We can't say enough good things about her and their selection. Another terrific source of help was Sierra at The Fixture Gallery, who helped us with the tubs, sinks, shower heads, faucets, and valves. We are really pleased with all those fixtures, which are much quieter and more water efficient than the original materials.

Lastly, I have to give a major thank you to Alex, for convincing us that in the master bathroom we should put the cabinets on legs and then install under-mounted LED lighting. That is one of my very favorite features in our new master bath.

One note on the cost ... the $46,200 was what we paid to Alex Freddi Construction for the design and construction work. That included tear-down, haul-away, and basic construction materials like drywall and new vent ducting. But it did not include the new finished materials (i.e., tile, counters, cabinets, fixtures), which can vary widely in price. We paid for those separately, though there were discounts because we were working with Alex. Also, this project took about 8 weeks to complete. And there were usually 2 people onsite at all times, and sometimes as many as 6. So this was a huge job, and we feel the cost was very reasonable given the effort and high quality of the people and the finished product.

We will hire this great little company again the next time we need to fix a chronic house problem. They were terrific.

It was a difficult and time-consuming job, but the results are excellent.  My shower now looks beautiful and I am very satisfied.  Alex, Nick and Kyle were prompt, professional, skilled and friendly.  The company is trustworthy and really cares about their customers.

We had a great experience with the remodel. From the first contact with Alex, he took the time to provide suggestions, explain options, the process and what to expect. He was prompt, provided a written estimate in a timely manner, and returned phone calls promptly. Gary was our project manager. He did an excellent job of keeping things on track, communicating every step of the way about the job, scheduling, and offering suggestions to ensure we were very pleased with the results. Gary made sure logistics were worked out and that the work went smoothly. Alex and Gary were both very professional and easy to work with in every way. They take pride in quality work. Those who performed various parts of the job were polite, professional, respectful of our home, and had worked with Alex for some time. They kept the area clean and were careful to ensure that we were happy with the experience throughout. The work is very high quality.

We received excellent help with the referral Alex made for bathroom design, paint color and tile selection. The bathroom is beautiful, and we enjoy it every day! I would absolutely highly recommend Alex Freddi for your residential construction project.

Alex Freddi Construction is an outstanding company to work with. Alex was very prompt with his estimate, was easy to talk with about design ideas for our space and really wanted to make us satisfied customers throughout our project. He encourages you to ask questions and understand everything before starting the project. Our project manager Bob and his partner Bill were just top notch. They were on time, pros, clean and efficient. They both have extensive knowledge in the construction business and communication with them was easy. Bob and Bill's work ethic and daily attention to our questions and concerns was wonderful. We wouldn't hesitate to use them in the future.

Bob was easy to talk with, open to ideas and calm throughout the ups and downs of our remodel...which were very few considering the extent of it. Bob has experience in custom cabinets and woodworking. He was invaluable to us since we assembled Barker cabinets and then Bob installed the cabinets plus added gorgeous trim and crown molding. Bill is a pro and has installed hundreds of hardware floors and brings years of framing experience to a project. He worked long and hard making sure that the floor was done well. They used so many varied skills during our project - they were truly an amazing team. We had a kitchen remodel done plus other varied projects and after 9 weeks we still like them! Also, we want to include a special mention of our experience with ProDesign Solutions in Tigard - an Alex recommendation. They were just the best - Suzanne's and Jean's color sense was just spot-on as was their patience and excellent input while we were deciding what we wanted for flooring and tile. They are the best in customer service.

Because of Alex, Bob and Bill's professionalism and work ethic plus based on what we know of other remodels, we are incredibly happy to have worked with Alex's company.

The renovation went well. The crew was always on time, professional and very friendly! They took care of all the demo and removed all debris. There were some plumbing issues discovered after the demo and it was taken cared of. Instead of a quick install of the shower fixtures, they double checked all hook ups and pipes, they discovered a pipe that was stressed. it was a disaster waiting to happen, thank goodness they caught the problem and it was taken care of. A leak was found with the toilet removal, the wrong ring was installed, so they replaced it with the correct ring. They even replaced the fan for me, even though I added that to the list much later. The motor had to be replaced, and they located one, ordered it and picked it up. I was very happy with the completed product! I originally thought there was rot and mold under the shower, but none was found, to our relief. I am so glad we did the work and sleep better knowing the work was done well and correctly. I was kept up to date, had quick response to any questions and everything was explained clearly. I have a house built in the 20s and will be renovating many of the rooms, I plan using Alex and his team for all of the renovations.

The cabinets are gorgeous -- see pictures, I though this was a terrific value and the cabinets have exceeded my expectations. Mike came out and measured, then sent me detailed drawings for he cabinets he made for my project with Kyle and Alex. I couldn't be more pleased with the quality of the work and their appearance.

The demolition for this bathroom was potentially going to be very challenging. Kyle alerted us to the fact that there was a high probability that the old linoleum floor could contain asbestos. He quickly and promptly collected a specimen and had it tested immediately in a local lab. We were lucky, the floor didn't have asbestos, but thankfully Kyle had already made a plan in case we had to halt all work to do a remediation. I really appreciated the quick answers to the problem, and the forward thinking planning for what we would do if the floor had contained asbestos. Our next challenge was encountered when the old tile shower was demolished. Amazingly the wood around the shower and the floor immediately surrounding it were rotted like Swiss cheese! It's a wonder the shower had not fallen through to the garage below! Kyle very carefully obtained some consultation from one of the other master carpenters that work with Alex to determine exactly what we should do to ensure that the construction would be sound, but not require demolishing the floor in the bedroom as well as to fix the problem. The repair work was excellent -- very solid and will ensure that our new shower will last hopefully 50+ years. The fan vent in the old bathroom was not vented out of the roof ,but was instead in dumping moist air into the attic. Now that is fixed and done to code. The plumbing was a special challenge as the shower in the master bath did not meet the new code standards for area. Again, Kyle used his skills to come upon a solution that gained approval from the permit guys at Washington county. They are strict, so I know that I have a very high quality job done on the plumbing. Now the shower looks great and has a terrific open design that looks so beautiful ( I am attaching pictures for you to see). The tile work for this bathroom was done by the guys that Kyle likes to work with who are masters of design. They suggested a layout pattern for the bathroom that I thought was just fantastic! the accents look so great and the layout makes the shower look larger. Then Kyle used his master carpenter skills to install a beautiful shower bench and Alano grab bars, so that the shower looks like a luxury shower stall that you would see in a very expensive house. He also had to install a large Robern cabinet. These cabinets are big, heavy, and made with lots of glass and mirrors and getting them installed properly is a big challenge. This cabinet is installed perfectly! I also had some very difficult Brizo lights that had to be mounted just right. Kyle did a beautiful job on all of this. The glass guys at DT glass installed a terrific looking glass enclosure for the bathroom making the shower look fantastic. Koi and his guys did a super job on installing all the bathroom fixtures. I had a cabinet made by Mike -- who works with Alex and Kyle - and it was just beautiful too. I love this bathroom to me it is as good looking as anything I have ever seen in Houzz or other magazines.

The hall bathroom was completely demolished down to the studs -- the demolition crew was efficient and clean, and Kyle made sure that floors, and other areas were completely protected. Kyle had to go up in our attic to completely redo the vents for the bathroom as they were not connected to an outside vent of any kind! Yikes. Now the vent is properly connected now, and now the attic insulation is fresh and new. Koi from Lotus plumbing was our plumbing contractor and quite a bit of work was required. The old plumbing did not meet code and the bathtub drain was tied into a drain for another bathroom shower! that has to be fixed to meet the new standards in the code. The electricians were great, and came up with a great plan for the light switches so that we could accommodate the new tile work for the bath/shower combination. A lot of care and extra work was required for Kyle to install the great Oceania tub that was purchased. A considerable amount of fitting and special accommodation had to be done to make sure that the tub installation was done properly, including installing a wall vent for the mechanics of the tub. This was done perfectly, and the tub installation came out perfect!. the next big task was to install the tile. Here the tile guys Kyle uses did a magnificent job - the design was terrific- they are so good at making great suggestions to improve the tile layout so that you dont have little odd pieces that dont look right. The layout was great, I loved what they did with the floor, the accent in the shower, and the wall above the vanity cabinet. I have attached pictures so you can see the beautiful design. The cabinet required extra care and attention as we added some wall cabinets that needed their molding and finishing to look nice. Kyle did a terrific job installing the Alano grab bars (which look beautiful) and all of the towel bars, robe hooks, towel shelf, etc. He also had to do quite a bit of fine finish work to install the Ginger Mirror and Lights I selected. The mirror and the vanity light look terrific and the tub works like a dream! The finish work is just exquisite, Kyle is so skilled - to me this works looks as nice as anything I have seen in Houzz or a decorating magazine.

This was a huge undertaking! I so appreciate the wonderful contracting skills that Kyle, my project manager from Alex Freddi did in running this very involved project. We had an old bathroom in our basement that was a sketchy do-it-yourself, totally non code super ugly nightmare. To make matters worse, during the super bowl last year, we had a flood of sewage come up in the non code shower. There were weird pipes sticking up from the floor that were old water supply lines. The floor was concrete and as crooked and uneven as you can get. So, massive work needed to excavate the floor and then figure out the mess with the plumbing. Kyle works with Koi with Lotus plumbing. These guys are great -- what a horrendous job chipping up all that concrete, figuring out what was going on with this plumbing!! what a nightmare. Finally Koi and group decided to just redo the water supply lines to the house and redo my water box out at the street. Then we had all kinds of challenges because the space was not totally code to begin with so much thinking and figuring out just how we were going to get a legal shower and toilet in the small space. To make matters even more complicated, I purchased a very expensive Robern cabinet that required wiring for electrics in the cabinet and then wiring for the light kits that came with the cabinet. Figuring out how to get all of this placed within the code rules was a great challenge but Kyle, the project manager was able to do this and pass inspection with a very tough inspector. Then we had the challenge of the new sewage line. The hope had been to have the old line work by inserting a new pipe through the path of the old line. Koi determined the better course was to create a new line rather than damage an expensive retaining line -- which we totally agreed with. We had hoped to get by without a back flo valve, but the inspector thought we should install one, so Koi did it at his own expense since he had not put that in the original bid (I love Koi and Lotus Plumbing). Kyle helped us find a terrific company to redo the driveway which was in need of replacement, so for very little cost, we got the house basically replumbed and got a brand new sewer line. An additional benefit was that Koi and his guys, created an indoor shut off valve which was not present before and was certainly sorely needed when we had a backyard faucet freeze up. Then started the beautiful cosmetic work. The tile guys that Kyle uses are more like Michalangelo than tradesmen. They were able to suggest several beautiful design ideas/improvements over what I had originally planned for and they were just gorgeous ideas!! I feel like I have a bathroom with tile work that should go into the Hearst castle rather than some suburb house, yet their work was so reasonable in cost!! the quality of the tile work was just not to be believed, I am going to try to upload pictures I think it came out so amazing. Then the finsh work -- Kyle installed some beautiful grab bars from Alano and a shower bench ( a Mr. Steam I believe) and this was done to perfection!! this stuff just looks gorgeous. Then Kyle installed my Robern cabinet (you better have a master craftsman to do this as these cabinets are bear cat to get in) and all of my towel bars, robe hooks etc. Did I mention the super job he did installing a new fan with a new vent through the sill -- another challenging job done with great skill in a very difficult to access crawlspace! I also forgot to talk about the electricians who were stellar. I now have LED light fixtures that dim and terrific light around the new cabinet. The finish work that Koi's guys did on the shower fixture installations looks terrific. All in all, a really big job that turned out great both functionally and aesthetically.

The project manager, Kyle, was very professional, patient and informative. He kept the project on schedule and communicated what would happen next and what time workers would arrive. Day one: (monday) Alex delivered the ordered tile. Tile surround was demolished. Existing tub was protected from debris. Day two: Kyle checked the fan vent in the attic and found that it was not connected. Suggested fan not be used until new fan is installed and vent connected. (Electrical work to be completed outside of this contract). 2x6 backing for grab bars and towel bar was installed between studs. Day three: Plumber moved shower pipe 6 inches higher, removed tub faucet and water regulator. TIler came to evaluate tile layout in tub surround with amount of tile ordered. Day four: Backer board and tile installed. Day five: Tile grouted. Day six (monday): Grout sealed and tub caulked. Day seven: Kyle removed beam above shower, patched and mudded drywall. Installed shower, faucet, water controller and double shower curtain bar. Plumber was called to fix leak from shower. A teflon washer did the trick. Debris was vacuumed for the last time! I first contacted Alex Freddi Construction in June but they were busy until September which was perfect since I had a week off in Sept. I am happy with the quality of the work on this small project and that it could be completed when scheduled. Every worker involved was pleasant to deal with and efficient, so Thanks to all! Mr. Freddi is prompt in returning calls and scheduling estimates. The tub surround is beautiful :)

The project went smoothly but took a little longer than anticipated.  The extra time to complete the project was mostly due to waiting for materials (like shower hardware) to arrive.  The list of contacts for the materials for the bathroom remodel were very helpful.  ProDesign Solutions was the best.  Susanne took her time and worked with us until we found the perfect materials and colors for the bathroom.  Mike from MH custom cabinetry was excellent and built us a exactly what we wanted.  In general all the subcontractors were very professional and competent.  We are glad Alex recommended having the shower redone, even though we just had it redone a few years ago.   We were not very happy with the previous result, and know it is the best part of the bathroom! 
We appreciated the way Kyle kept us informed of progress and any issues that arose.  He would give us options and recommendations before moving forward.  He pays attention to detail and is very good at his job.  We were not quite prepared to be so involved with the selections of materials but now are glad we had that much input as it reflects our personal style.  The cost quoted above is only labor and building materials.  The total cost of the project was about double the number listed above.  We did opt for many high quality fixtures and components.  The end result was definitely worth it.  We had other companies to choose from with lower bids but decided to go with Alex Freddi because of so many great Angie's List Reveiws.  Thanks to Kyle, Alex and their crew. We will be having our second bathroom remodeled soon and we will be using this group again.