Alex Freddi Construction is a family-owned company, operating in the greater Portland area (excluding Washington) and specializing in residential remodeling. Our work includes full or partial kitchen and bathroom remodels, decks, fences, basements, flooring, tiling, painting, saunas and everything in between. We provide free design and layout ideas. Over the years we have built our reputation on quality, craftsmanship, honesty, and professionalism. We believe that communication and planning are key factors to a successful remodel. We work closely with families to complete their projects in a timely manner, efficiently, on budget, and maintaining a clean and safe work environment at all times. We will provide a reference list and a suppliers list in the Portland area, as well as access to photos of some of previous work with every free estimate. We are in the business of earning your trust!
Business highlights
21 years of trusted experience
LGBTQ+ Friendly
Family Owned & Operated
Services we offer
Full or partial kitchen & bathroom remodels. Layout, design & material assistance. ADA compliant solutions for persons with disabilities. Basement remodeling, general remodeling, tiling, decks, egress windows, painting, hardwood flooring refinishing & installation, saunas. New construction and additions.
custom cabinets, electrician, remodeling, home remodeling, lighting, plumbing, woodworking
+ 5 more
Alex and his team are very professional, approachable, communicative and talented. We also had the benefit of Kathryn the kitchen designer who, God bless her, patiently walked thru all decisions with enthusiasm and joyfulness. We were informed daily about what would be taking place in the process, who would be showing up and when. We had Kyle for a project manager. I can't tell you how much I appreciated his communication skills. He was very patient with all of the questions and decision making that had to be done. Alex Freddie might be a little pricier than other contractors but as far as I'm concerned I paid for peace of mind and trustworthiness. I will most definitely being using their services again.
Description of Work: Tore out kitchen down to studs in 1940 bungalow. Installed new cabinetry, flooring, plumbing, electrical, lighting, nook seating.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$19,000
Sara K.
08/2014
5.0
remodeling, home remodeling, contractors
+ 1 more
We got a number of quotes before choosing Alex Freddi Construction and we would recommend them highly. We are thrilled with our new kitchen!!! Alex and Mike were great to work with and we will certainly look to them for our next home project. Mike's work was really great, particularly the carpentry work he did, and we were really happy with all of the subs that were brought in as well. There was always clear communication regarding schedule and budget and the work looks amazing. They worked with us to make sure that we got the kitchen that we wanted within a budget we could afford. We get tons of compliments on the kitchen from friends to the UPS driver!
Description of Work: Full kitchen remodel, down to the sub-floor and studs.
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
$25,000
Mike H.
08/2014
5.0
remodeling, home remodeling, woodworking
+ 1 more
Extreamly well done. Work was performed on schedule and within budget. My wife is walking on clouds with her new kitchen. I was pretty surprised because my past experience with a different contractor was one of constant delays. Alex and his team were always at the house when they said they were going to be there. As usual in a remodel of an 40 year old house there were a few things that were not anticipated, and his team just handled them. The planning by Kathryn Renz Designs was phenomenal and contributed significantly to the overall success of the projects. Her CAD work is excellent , almost like photographs, with five different views of all the counters, cabinets, eating area, etc. We knew exactly what we were getting before they started.
Description of Work: down to the studs kitchen 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
$50,000
Rebecca M.
07/2014
5.0
doors, drywall, flooring contractor, remodeling, home remodeling, siding, contractors, woodworking
+ 6 more
Working with Alex and his team was terrific at every phase. From his professional estimate at the outset, to the gentle and supportive guidance through designing the project with Kathryn Renz, through working out the finishing touches with project manager Grayson, everyone was easy to work with. Kathryn's assistance in visualizing what we wanted and making it happen was extremely useful. She also went with me to pick out finishes and made orders and returns easy, at times in a way that seemed to go beyond what was required. The daily workers were prompt, unintrusive, fun to talk with, and very clean at the end of each workday. We had two small hiccups with sub-contractors who either arrived extremely late in the day or kept working after regular hours which was inconvenient for our family, but our concerns were well-received and Grayson seemed to understand why we were annoyed. When we made changes to the design or project that were inconvenient for Grayson, he worked with us and usually made changes quickly or let us know why they might be expensive or not feasible, which helped us decide what we wanted to do. Everyone was very easy to communicate with, responding to me by phone or text within a few hours when concerns came up. The quality of work was excellent. We are very happy with how everything turned out in terms of functionality. Honestly, we were worried about how stressful the project would be, as we have not done a remodeling project before at all, so taking on something of this magnitude was a huge concern. Alex and everyone that we worked with was helpful, calming, and professional. The whole experience was MUCH less stressful than I had thought it would be, which is a testament to the company's approach and skill. I would definitely use Alex and his company again if we need additional work on our home.
Description of Work: Major kitchen remodel - knocked out a wall, moved door to backyard from one room to another, re-sided the back of the house, all new cabinets, floor, drywall.
It went exceptionally well. Alex was always available. He helped in the design of the kitchen/dining room combination, saw problems and offered suggestions. He was able to greatly help my expenses by procuring some recycled cabinets, all of which were used. Bob and Bill were the primary workers, they were both hard working talented, creative, very pleasant and listened to my suggestions and comments in a professional manner. As a woman of age, I appreciated that, unfortunately not all contacts show respect, my 18 year old granddaughter also mentioned how nice they were. I had an additional room remodeled - plastering, painting, bamboo flooring, light, curtain rod replacement. They removed the entry door as it opened into two other doors, sheetrocked that area and then framed and installed a new door which led to a closet renovation. I especially appreciated their attention to detail. This is a 1905 house, converted in the 30's to a duplex and it has many quirks with unique baseboards and door frame trim as well as a ceiling and floor which were not level. It was a pleasure to come down each morning and see all they accomplished. I highly recommend Alex Freddi Construction.
Description of Work: Tore down 3 walls, leveled the floor and the ceiling, installed bamboo floors, created door trim to match 1905 trim, patched holes, painted kitchen, dining room & bedroom, plumbing for dishwasher,garbage disposal refrig water, electrical for 7 overhead lights and numerous electrical outlets, brought to code. In the upstairs kitchen, demolished pantry for refrigerator placement, cut base cabinet to fit, added shelves, installed cork floor, installed other cabinets, exterior lights, painted ceiling, walls & pantry and replaced glass in the entry door.
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
$41,000
Jason A.
06/2014
5.0
home remodeling
+ -1 more
Alex is a great guy. He was able to quickly fit me in for an in home estimate. He understood the project goals and provided excellent suggestions / modifications. He provided the complete and through estimate within a day. Although my estimate came in slightly higher than expected, I would definitely use Alex for a remodel project in the future.
Description of Work: Provided estimate for bathroom remodel.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$20,000
Marco C.
06/2014
5.0
custom cabinets, ceramic tile, flooring contractor, home remodeling, plumbing
+ 3 more
Our project manager was Mike. Over the course of the 9-10 weeks, Mike became an extended member of our family. He was very professional, punctual and helped managed the project while still keeping our house tidy and livable. Mike also managed the subs and their schedules and kept every thing clicking for us. The most challenging part for us was deciding on the overall materials, colors and vendors. But everything finally came together and we were very pleased with the outcome. My wife and I would not hesitate to use Alex Freddi and his team for our next home remodel project. Thank you.
Description of Work: Alex and his team remodeled three bathrooms for us. The project was broken up into three phases. Phase 1 was creating a bigger walk in shower, replacing our Jacuzzi tub for a smaller more efficient soaking tub unit, installing a new heated tiled floor and replacing the existing bathroom cabinets in our master bathroom. Phase 2 was the kids upstairs bathroom which was a pull and replace only job. They installed new flooring, cabinets and toilet. Finally phase 3 was our downstairs guest bathroom which also was a pull and replace job, that included installing new tile flooring (bathroom + laundry room), new vanity cabinet and toilet.
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
$25,000
Jonathan W.
05/2014
5.0
doors, remodeling, plastering, woodworking
+ 2 more
This is our second review of Alexi Freddi construction. Both times they have worked with us, we have had Kyle as our project manager. I believe I said this in my other review, but moving to a new city and finding a good contractor is scary and difficult - we were lucky to have such a great experience with such a skilled group on our first try - such a good experience, we hired them again for this, much smaller, project. The door was tricky b/c it was surrounded by lathe (sp?) and plaster walls - as in the past, Kyle was incredibly good at maintaining the integrity of the wall and the subcontractor filled in the minor gaps seamlessly. The door was on the corner of the foundation and required a custom door build. Kyle was available via phone when we were at Home Depot to walk us through the order since it was a no-return policy item. Kyle was on vacation with his family and had no problem taking time to help us out - he is a true professional. Alex came out the first day of the renovation and, as in the past, instilled a significant amount of confidence - these guys do great work and they do it consistently and efficiently. Kyle was realistic with his time estimations and made sure we felt safe with the door being 'in process' during the week. We don't think we have any more remodels to do on our little bungalow, but if something comes up, we feel confident in going back again to Alex Freddi.
Description of Work: Replace door and frame on rear door in 1920s home.
Alex was quick to come and talk to us about what we wanted to do. He had many good ideas that we used, and gave us a very timely fair bid for the work we wanted done. Their designer, Kathryn Renz, did a beautiful job on coming up with a fresh and new kitchen, from the soffit around the ceiling to placement and size of the new island. There were many changes that we made, and Kyle (our project manager), was very accomodating and made every arrangement necessary. Kyle's work and management skills made the job go smoothly and the kitchen was finished professionally and beautifully. We can't say enough good things about all of the people that worked on the job. We would have Alex's people back for any job we want done to our home!
Description of Work: Totally remodeled kitchen, entry and stairways. Included taking down walls, drywall, cabinets, hardwood floors, all electrical fixtures, plugs, and switches, new electrical box, counter tops, sink and hardware.
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
$25,000
Lisa H.
04/2014
5.0
ceramic tile, drywall, flooring contractor, insulation, home remodeling, lighting, plumbing
+ 5 more
Excellent. The site manager, Mike, was extremely professional. He called regularly to let me know the remodel's status. He was also available the few times I called him. The remodel took about 4 or 5 weeks because of scheduling of subcontractors and days or half days when we needed to wait for drying, etc.. Alex was very responsive to emails when I first inquired about the work. I recommend viewing the company's website, which has some really nice photos of their work.
Description of Work: Bathroom remodel, which included gutting the bathroom and installing new flooring (Marmoleum), tile, bath, dry wall, insulation, plumbing, fixtures, and lighting as well as moving the vent. It does not include the supplies I purchased, including the tile, bathtub, flooring, etc..
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
$10,000
Monique G.
04/2014
5.0
home remodeling, plumbing
+ 0 more
This was the first interior home remodel we had ever done, though we've had several large outdoor projects done in the past, and also had our house completely re-plumbed about ten years ago. From start to finish Alex and his team did excellent work. Alex was very timely and well-organized, and his explanations were always clear. His response time to phone messages and e-mails was extremely quick, and the consistency of that service over the several months of planning and executing the project was admirable. He gave honest and realistic assessments about our ideas, and this was very helpful since we had zero experience with what needed to be done. Nobody that we'd worked with before on our exterior projects can compete with the service level he provided. Each and every member of his team was similarly attentive to any concerns we had during the project, and when the occasional unanticipated situations arose, these were handled smoothly and to our complete satisfaction. The flexibility displayed by Bob (the team lead), Bill, and Dennis (the tiler) were much appreciated. The design suggestions of the Suzanne at ProDesign Solutions (who helped us select the tiles) were spot-on. Something that is helpful to know for those who like ourselves are novices in home remodeling, is that you should really work closely (and get started early) with the design and also the fixture folks. We spent quite a bit of unproductive time fumbling around with this ourselves before he led us back to work with the people who had the answers. This wasn't his fault, we just didn't understand what in integral part they needed to play in the process, especially given our inexperience. It did make things a bit nervy as we needed to get the project done fairly quickly and had several other important things distracting us at the time, but Alex proved to be a master facilitator, and was always available to help us sort things out. In summary, we would unquestionably work with Alex Freddi again, and in fact are planning to ask for his help later this year with another bathroom remodel. We'd be very surprised if we could ever find anybody who could exceed the high standards he sets in all aspects of his work. Quite frankly, we don't know what anyone could have done that he did not. Considering that his estimate for the work was about what others quoted, we would see no advantage in working with anyone but him.
Description of Work: Complete bathroom remodel, including removal of existing tub shower and installation of more accessible shower.
Amazingly well. Only delays were associated with additions/changes (that I requested as the buyer).
Description of Work: Complete kitchen remodel, including new insulation, drywall, wiring, flooring, appliances, addition of a second sink, cabinetry, the works.
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
$40,000
Debra D.
04/2014
5.0
drywall, remodeling
+ 0 more
We are so very happy that we selected Alex Freddi to do the needed work in our home. When he came over to look at the work we wanted done he said "the result will be like the slider was never there" This was a very true statement. The result was beautiful and exceeded our expectations. Alex and his crew were very professional and completed the work with minimal impact to the rest of our home. They carefully covered any surfaces that may have gotten dusty and put down protective plastic over the carpet on all of the paths leading to the work area. They always arrived at our home exactly on the time agreed to. The projected schedule to complete the work was given before the job started, and the progress was communicated at the end of each day. Working with Alex was more like working with a long time friend that someone we just met. His commitment to providing excellent customer service is obvious in all of our interactions with Alex and his crew. I would (and do) recommend without hesitation Alex Freddi Construction LLC. to my friends and neighbors for any needed construction work. Jay and Sue Dacus Hillsboro, Oregon
Description of Work: Removed an interior sliding door between the master bedroom and the family room. Restored the walls to appear that no slider had ever existed.
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
$1,400
Kim B.
04/2014
5.0
drywall, electrician, flooring contractor, remodeling, home remodeling, lighting, contractors
+ 5 more
Alex and his crew are EXCELLENT!! Everyone was highly professional, highly skilled and they cleaned up after themselves beautifully every day. We are very, very happy with the bathroom and with the experience! We highly recommend Alex and his crew.
Description of Work: Remodeled the bathroom to install ADA compliant bathtub and surround, build new cabinets, add ventilation etc. The total came in about $1000 UNDER the bid, and they took care of a few things we didn't that hadn't been discussed and didn't charge extra for doing that!
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
Lalania F.
03/2014
5.0
home remodeling, replacement windows
+ 0 more
Bill and Bob did an excellent job. They were fast and efficient. The windows and new trim look amazing! The new wall pet door if fantastic.
Description of Work: They installed 7 windows, a slider, and a wall pet door.
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
Lalania F.
03/2014
5.0
home remodeling
+ -1 more
The team really did an incredible job! They can into a couple problems and did a great job to troubleshoot and complete the job.
Description of Work: We had a laundry room relocated downstairs and a new pantry built out in it's place next to our kitchen. The new walk in pantry looks amazing and everyone loves it!
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
$10,000
Lalania F.
03/2014
5.0
countertops
+ -1 more
They build out an entire new laundry room and built the counters from scratch. The room looks amazing and everyone is envious of our new laundry room!
Description of Work: Bill and Bob built some new countertops of our new laundry room. They look great, I was so impressed with their workmanship.
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
$1,000
Lalania F.
03/2014
5.0
electrician, remodeling, home remodeling, lighting, woodworking
+ 3 more
They did a great job!!! We had Bob and Bill as our project managers and would recommend them to everyone. The entire team was very responsive and client focused. They kept us informed every step of the way.
Description of Work: We had a complete kitchen remodel done down to the studs. All new lightning, walls, floors, cabinets, appliances, etc.
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
$50,000
Eric P.
03/2014
4.0
home remodeling
+ -1 more
I called to ask for an estimate for some work to perform in our basement. I was told "no thanks" and was a little frustrated they didn't offer any sort of time frame for their availability. Sounds like they are / were pretty busy.
Description of Work: No work was performed.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
4.0
Response from ALEX FREDDI CONSTRUCTION LLC
Thank you so much for your patience. We are getting a lot of requests for new work and we wish we could satisfy every one of them. It is important that we maintain a high level of quality and complete our current projects , before moving on to the next. We'll try to be more proactive in determining our future schedule availability. Please keep calling us. Thank you!
Andrew W.
03/2014
5.0
drywall, electrician, remodeling, home remodeling, lighting
+ 3 more
Alex Freddi and crew were fabulous. They were extremely responsive to our calls and emails, and the work was done quickly and on time. Kyle was amazingly friendly, and so helpful in sharing tips and tools for the part of the work we did ourselves. He was accomodating in making the changes we asked for along the way. He was always on time, and constantly communicated with us about what was coming next. The crew was great about cleaning up at the end of each day. It was the best experience we could have hoped for. We appreciated that we were able to find a company that let us do some of the work ourselves, and supported us in doing that, so that we were able to afford the remodel.
Alex We found Alex Freddi Construction through Angie's List. Our intention was to get three estimates and then make our decision on a contractor, but after we met Alex we didn't look anywhere else. In most cases this would probably be unwise, but we really liked Alex's manner and his knowledge, and felt comfortable going with him after reading the great reviews he had on Angie's List. We were not disappointed, and have already recommended his company to friends who saw the Before and After pictures of our remodel on Facebook. Alex was very responsive to any concerns (which were few), and would reassure us with "We'll take care of it" and they did. Kathryn We could not have done this project without Kathryn's design expertise. She led us through what could be a very overwhelming process by listening to our ideas, giving us suggestions, and then creating rendering with different options so we could visualize what our finished kitchen would look like. She went with us as we selected our cabinets, granite and tile, and was very responsive to emails. You knew she was fully engaged with the process of designing the kitchen as she would send emails with links for different options for this or that, or different ideas. Her eyes lit up when we looked at the granite, and you could tell that she just loved helping people make their homes beautiful. Bob Bob was our project manager, and he was wonderful with keeping the project moving along and communicating with us. He has a great, easy-going manner and we were so impressed by the quality of his work. I saw him and his partner, Bill, most often, and they were diligent workers with whom I felt comfortable having in our house even when we were gone. They cleaned up as much as they could each night, and just did amazing work. I can't say enough good things about them. Everyone Else I felt that all of the craftsmen who came in did their work well. I'd like to give a special shout-out to the floor guy, Vince, who made our wood floor look brand new, and the tile guy, whose name I don't know, who worked really h****** putting up some little decorative accent tiles and did a great job. It might seem funny to summarize our remodel by people, but that's just really important to us. Of course, you wouldn't want to hire a great person to do lousy work, but when you can have great people do great work, then I think you have it made. That's how we felt about our experience with Alex Freddi Construction.
Description of Work: Alex, his designer, and crew helped us to create a kitchen that is both beautiful and functional. We love it! Everything was removed down to the bare walls (I don't know the technical construction terms). The biggest change in the layout of the kitchen was removing a peninsula (that always made our dining area smaller) and adding an island. Since the breakfast nook is adjacent to the kitchen, wallpaper had to be removed that no longer matched the new color scheme, and the area painted. New cabinets were installed along with new appliances, a tile backsplash was added (one of my favorite parts of the remodel), and pendant lights were added along with a couple of additional ceiling lights. Granite countertops were installed, and the wood floor was sanded and refinished.
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
$45,000
Anne R.
01/2014
5.0
home remodeling
+ -1 more
This is our second time to use Alex Freddi Construction, and we will be using them a third time. They are a great group of people to do business with. They are not cheap, but they do very good work and they communicate very well. The project managers are very professional and they make sure that you have their cell phone numbers so that you can get in touch with them at any time. The house was originally built in 1989 and the master bathroom looked it with dark blue tile with pink accents and carpet. It also had a tiny shower (4 ft by 3 ft) for such a large bathroom (11 ft by 14 ft). The deal with Alex's team is that they would provide all the labor for the demo and construction of the new bathroom, with an estimated construction materials (plumbing materials, wood for supports, electrical boxes, etc.) cost. We would provide all of the fixtures going back into the bathroom (tub, vanities, sinks, hardware, toilet, tile, valves for the shower and tub, lights, switches, exhaust fan, etc.). We spent a lot of time on tile for this project, and here is an important tip that we learned. Be sure to bring in the tiler and go over your ideas with them before you settle on any designs or tile types. Alex's tilers are very good, and they have some great ideas on how to make your bathroom look really great. We should have used them more in the beginning of our tiling design. As an example, we had purchased several different types of bullnose tiles to go around the shower and in the end we didn't use them because the tiler wanted to use regular tiles and cut them down to the approximate widths of bullnose tile. The tile company didn't want to take the bullnose tiles back, so we ate that cost. It was a good decision, because the lengths of the bullnose tiles did not match up with the lengths of the regular tiles. By cutting down regular tiles, the tiler was able to have less grout lines, and make them all match up better. However, we wish we had worked with the tiler before we made all of our tiling decisions. The work went very well. We had a slight hiccup on the shower glass - not due to Alex's team. The first time, our shower glass was sent by the shower glass company to another job site and we received someone else's glass. Then once the glass was in, the shower glass company's manager came by to review the job and noticed a very tiny air bubble in one of the sheets of glass (we had not noticed it before). They replaced that glass panel. While there was a small hiccup, it shows that the subcontractors that Alex uses are all very concerned about the quality of their products and installations. We are really pleased with the quality of the work, the progress made during the project, the cost, and most importantly - the open lines of communication with Alex's team. We highly recommend them and will be using them for future work ourselves.
Description of Work: Alex's team gutted a large (11 ft x 14 ft) bathroom and replumbed for a new standalone tub and expanded shower. They re-leveled the floor of the bathroom, installed Hardi-board throughout the bathroom and expanded shower, re-ran most of the electrical wiring in the bathroom, and dry-walled and textured the wall and ceiling surfaces. They tiled the entire bathroom with several design features in the shower, installed three vanities, toilet, stand alone tub, and new lighting over the vanities and in the shower.
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
$20,000
Kevin J.
01/2014
5.0
custom cabinets
+ -1 more
The overall construction was performed professionally, with attention to dust and was done in a reasonable time.
Description of Work: Alex Freddi Construction renovated my kitchen cabinets.
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
Neal W.
01/2014
5.0
basement remodeling
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We recently purchased a 90 year old home in Beaverton. As with any home it needed some work. We first contracted with Alex Freddi Construction to add additional support to our roof and insulate the attic. We had concerns about the load of our roof and wanted a second opinion from a structural engineer. Alex had not worked with one in the past but this did not deter him from locating an engineer that could advise on that aspect of the work. Alex?s opinion was that if the project needed it, he would make it happen. The next step in our home repair/update was repair of water damage in our basement. The original scope of the project was removing and replacing the bottom few feet of drywall around the basement. After the drywall removal it was obvious that additional work would be needed due to leaking foundation walls behind the studs. This completely changed the scope of the project and we felt confident that Alex was the right person to handle the challenge of a full remodel. Alex sat with us and went over our modified plans. He let us know up front that there were portions of the job that could be quoted out (drywall, plumbing) and parts would best be done as time & materials (the soffits, decorative wood work, etc.) There were portions of the project that I wanted to do myself because I had experience in the area (I did my own electrical work) where as other portions I wanted Alex to manage, like the drywall and framing. He was happy to work with this arrangement. Alex is easy to communicate with whether it be by email, phone or texts. He was able to smoothly and effectively coordinate between six subs, inspectors, my own work and still kept the project rolling. Alex would also make himself available to answer questions or to give a second opinion. He could quickly give me a breakdown of any issue that arose so I could understand it and helped explain the pros and cons of any changes that were needed. He was able to guide us through the process in a very reassuring way. Kyle, a key member of Alex?s team, did some amazing framing and detailed wood work. His attention to the minor details makes the basement really shine. Kyle needed to work around some difficult piping to build a great soffit that allowed me to maximize head space, lighting and has great aesthetics. He was also able to incorporate details from the other wood work in our house that helps give continuity to a brand new basement in a 90 year old home. Some of the things that I really appreciate about Alex were the way that he could work with our needs and requests, his attention to details, how he handled his subcontractors and his excellent communication. I always felt like our project was a priority for him even though we knew he was actively working on other projects. it was our project. When subs were required, Alex was there to meet with everyone and make sure that the work orders were clear and that there was no confusion or conflicts. He saw that the finished floor was protected at all times, the sump was always connected and the site was always clean. I love the basement that Alex and his team built. It is 100 times more useful and inviting than when we moved in. I look forward to working with Alex again when it is time for our kitchen and bathroom remodels.
Description of Work: Alex Freddi Construction did a complete remodel and retrofit of our basement and fixed structural members of our roof. Over the course of the project, Alex coordinated the following work: Minor tear out, full tear out, water-proofing (2 phases), earthquake retro fit, framing, concrete finish work, new water pipes, new water main, furnace relocation (with new ductwork and gas lines), new electrical, low voltage wiring, insulation, new windows, drywall, finish wood working and inspections.
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
$60,000
Jean S.
12/2013
5.0
home remodeling
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Alex met with us initially and then had us meet with Kathryn, a designer who works with him. We chose Alex from 3 other companies we got bids from. His bid was in the mid-range. After we signed on with him we met again with he and Kathryn and started the design part. Kathryn was wonderful and helped us to come up with a great design. She was able to arrange for us to go and see a kitchen that Alex had just finished that had the cabinets we were thinking about. That sealed the deal as we loved the cabinets and the homeowner had nothing but praise for Alex's company. Alex's company provided the labor and management of the project and we bought appliances, cabinets, flooring, counter tops, back splash and lighting. Kyle was our project manager and we could not have been more pleased! He is a young man who has an amazing work ethic. He was always in touch with us, answered many questions, big and small, and took pride in his work. He oversaw the different trades people who came in. They were all people he had worked with before. He kept us up to date on all that was happening and where we were on schedule. There were a few glitches that came up but Kyle took care of them to our satisfaction. He went above and beyond and we were impressed with him, and with Alex for having Kyle as one of his project managers. We were told 3-5 weeks and we were done by 5 weeks. Kyle, and the other tradespeople who came in cleaned up after themselves and were on time, or called if they were running late. Kyle would even let our dogs out as they were being kept out of their usual place they stayed during the day. WE LOVE OUR NEW KITCHEN!!!! We would recommend Alex Freddi Construction to any one looking to do a remodel.
Description of Work: Remodeled 1972 galley style kitchen and family room. Added a gas line for new gas stove, added a new window, widened the opening from dining room to kitchen, took out old cabinets, appliances, counter tops etc. Ran new electrical and plumbing, new wall board, re-did ceiling after popcorn had been taken off.
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Service Categories
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
Ceramic Tile,
Plumbing,
Electrical,
Flooring Sales and Installation,
Countertops and Backsplashes,
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,
Windows,
Basement Remodeling,
Decks and Porches,
Homebuilders,
Egress Windows
FAQ
ALEX FREDDI CONSTRUCTION LLC is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
ALEX FREDDI CONSTRUCTION LLC accepts the following forms of payment: Check
Yes, ALEX FREDDI CONSTRUCTION LLC offers free project estimates.
Yes, ALEX FREDDI CONSTRUCTION LLC offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, ALEX FREDDI CONSTRUCTION LLC does not offer a senior discount.
No, ALEX FREDDI CONSTRUCTION LLC does not offer emergency services.
Yes, ALEX FREDDI CONSTRUCTION LLC offers warranties.
ALEX FREDDI CONSTRUCTION LLC offers the following services: Full or partial kitchen & bathroom remodels. Layout, design & material assistance. ADA compliant solutions for persons with disabilities. Basement remodeling, general remodeling, tiling, decks, egress windows, painting, hardwood flooring refinishing & installation, saunas. New construction and additions.