ALEX FREDDI CONSTRUCTION LLC

Alex and his two assistants Kyle and Mike did a great job.  They gave us a bid for the work and never deviated from that cost unless there was something that could definitely be considered an "extra".  They were timely, and did not take a few days off during the job, as many contractors seem to do.  They had a few subcontractors they brought in for for plumbing and tile work that also did a great job. 
Alex is very easy to work with and is a very good communicator.  We basicaly had nightly calls or emails updating the progress of the work and he promptly answered any concerns that I had.  We had quite a bit more dry rot than anticipated and Alex was more than fair with his extra cost for the dry rot repair.  We will be remodeling our other upstairs bathroom next year and will definitely use Alex for that project.

From our first contact with Alex Freddi when he came to take a look at the project to the completion of our punchlist approximately 3 months later, our experience was positive.  Despite the fact that their bid was not the lowest one of the contractors who submitted quotes, we decided on Alex Freddi Construction because of their professionalism.  And we are very glad we did.  Scott, our Project Manager, Saun and Mike were not only hardworking, concientious and professional - they are nice folks as well.  All of their sub-contractors (electrician; plumber; flooring,  and tilers were not only skilled but very professional as well).  All our questions, concerns and requests during the renovation process were promptly addressed, and their insights and recommendations were helpful.  And a bonus -- we were able to move into our new place on the date that we had planned on.  A positive experience with Alex Freddi Construction all around.

They were extremely professional and attentive throughout the bidding and construction process.  The ultimate repair was not as extensive as I feared as they were able to creatively use a knee brace.  The end result has been a pleasure to look at and has added value to the bedroom that opens up on it. The view from the kitchen is unimpeded.  I appreciate their human touch and hassle free approach as well as their competence in designing and executing on a project ten feet in the air!  I would use them again, no hesitation.

No remodeling job is without it's suprises! But what I like about working with Alex Freddi is that the surprises never come from the crew!  Windows had to be custom ordered which slowed things down by about a week.  The framing which was already in was in pretty good shape, but we decided to tear it all out so that the concrete walls could be dry-locked really well.  The electrical wire was literally melted through in one spot and so more of that had to be dealt with than we'd originally intended. And the foundation walls started crumbling when the original window frames were removed. But aside from these, pretty normal, hitches, everything worked smoothly.  The workers showed up on time, kept the living areas clean and the floors protected, worked hard and cleaned up after themselves. Anytime a decision had to be made, I was consulted.  Advice was given when it was asked for and sometimes when I didn't know to ask for it.The finished product is beautiful.  Simple, but beautiful.  This is the third job Alex Freddi has done for me and I'll call him when I've saved up enough money for the next one!

First things first:  Go with Alex Freddi and have peace of mind knowing you made the best choice!  Initial phone call and estimate in person were perfect.  Alex is very "hands on" and was always the person I spoke with.  Alex is extremely courteous and professional, but not "stuffy"---very likeable and a great personality.  He was super quick w/ providing my estimate, and extremely fair and detail oriented.  When speaking w/him, it is obvious that he is really listening to you, and that his number one goal is for his customers to be happy throughout the whole process and with the end result. 
    I am very indecisive, and Alex helped me out w/decision making and never made me feel like I was a bother, when I had a hundred questions or concerns.  He introduced me to others that would be doing the work, so that I was comfortable w/who would be in the house.  If I emailed Alex, I received a very quick response---same w/phone calls being returned.
    During the work, no one was inconvenienced and it was a pleasure having Alex and employees around.  Alex maintained contact w/me throughout the entire job.  They beautifully repaired the walls, added new trim, painted rooms, installed cabinetry and flooring to the basement level, which was water damaged.  Everyone was happy with the results!  This was a positive experience on all levels.  Thank you so much Alex Freddi Construction for all of your hard work.  I would and will recommend you to anyone and everyone who needs help w/their home.  (Lalit)

We bought a small mid-century modern house that badly needed some updates, and we had some definite ideas about what we wanted to do, but my talents, time, and tools are limited.  The kitchen was first on the list, but we had a lot of ideas about other areas of the house, too.  We knew we needed professional help, but we wanted to find someone that could help us translate our ideas into reality under our limited budget.

From my first call to Alex Freddi Construction, I was pretty sure we had found our professional.  Alex came to the house promptly and walked through it with me as I explained my ideas for the kitchen and everything else.  He patiently listened to everything I said, and made helpful comments that were clearly based on experience when I talked about removing walls, adding recessed lights, and installing new windows.  All of my ideas were met with a "can do" response, but tempered with comments about the reality of doing so.  For example, I mentioned that we were considering a "wet room" concept for one of the bathrooms i.e. where the entire floor would be sloped to a central drain.  Alex said that this would certainly be possible, and then described in detail what structural changes would have to be made to implement this idea.  His comments were non-judgmental, but they helped me decide to nix this idea.  Within a day after the tour, Alex provided me with a detailed estimate of the work we discussed.  He also assured me that they would work with me if I wanted to do some of the work such as deconstruction or anything else.

Alex and Mike S. showed up promptly on the day we were to begin.  Mike was along on some previous visits while we were estimating, and would be the person doing most of the actual work.  Great progress happened the first day, and it continued throughout the project.  Mike was a great communicator, and we addressed issues as they came up.  Some of our ideas required some clever workarounds, and Mike was very good at implementing them.  For example, we needed to hide our small sized washer and dryer inside cabinets that looked like the rest of the kitchen cabinets (laundry is in the kitchen area).  IKEA does not make cabinets for this purpose, and Mike had to figure out everything from positioning the water inlets to how to make the units accessible for maintenance while still hiding them inside the cabinets.  This hidden laundry area was one of the great successes of the project.  Mike also never forgot our decisions, and if any issue arose, Mike was quick to call and explain the options so that I could make a decision on how to proceed.  When the old kitchen wall insulation was revealed, Mike let me decide whether or not to replace it (we did!).  We wanted to run the new floor completely under the cabinets (separate contractor), and Mike was helpful in coordinating the cabinet installation with the floor installation.

There were no surprises on the final bill.  All of the work was performed at the agreed upon price, and the additional work I requested was clearly identified.  I pointed out a discrepancy about a window that we decided not to replace during the project, and Alex was quick to make the adjustment.  Overall, the project concluded well, and the quality of Mike's work was outstanding.

He seemed to be knowledgeable, polite and businesslike. He treated me very professionally. I found his estimate to be a little high and felt that he was overselling what work needed to be done. I wouldn't recommend him for work on older homes.

The whole process was a pleasure, from set-up to take-down. They were always careful and considerate about leaving our space clean when work was done for the day. Kyle was friendly and easygoing, and if he had questions about how I wanted something done, he made sure to check in with me. He did a beautiful job!

The work was done very well.  

This was the second remodeling project that we have had Alex do; both were flawless.

Alex met with my husband and discussed our vision for the bathroom. I was pregnant at the time and had envisioned laboring at home, with the aid of a more comfortable tub that actually allowed for soaking and had jets.  Alex knew we had a time crunch as I was in my last 6 weeks of pregnancy.  He gave us a list of vendors to visit for ideas, options and pricing.  He also helped to iron out our ideas into something affordable and elegant.  He also squeezed us into his schedule because of my pregnancy and labor plans.

The subcontractors were all really nice, efficient, and pleasant to have in my home.  This was especially a big plus because I was so far along and uncomfortable.  Being uncomfortable in my own home would have been unbearable.  

The only delay in the work was due to the bathtub being chipped.  This had nothing to do with Alex and his guys!! They inspected the tub and immediately let us know there was a problem. They even tried to help us have the tub replaced expeditiously. 

We would definitely hire Alex and his team again.

Alex Freddi Construction did a 700 sq ft addition to our 900 sq ft ranch-style home. We wanted more space for our growing family, including a more open and modernized floor plan.The team from Alex Freddi Construction did a wonderful job. They were friendly, easy to work with and helped us to stay within our budget as well as keeping us updated with how the progress was going. Most importantly, they completed the job within the specified time limit, which was a good thing because we had our second baby on the way.Since our project began in February, the crew faced some of the muddiest, rainiest days of the year. Despite the initial environmental setbacks, they pushed through with a positive outlook and were always professional, polite, and happy to answer our questions. After hearing so many stories of wildly spiraling, over budget additions we were nervous to take the leap, but thankfully, our experience was better than we had even hoped for.We now have an open, light-filled great room, plus a new master bedroom and bathroom. It has made a monumental difference in how we use and feel about our home. We are so thankful for the experience and professionalism from the Alex Freddi Construction team, and would recommend them to anyone looking to do an addition or a remodeling project of any kind.

We went with Alex Freddi for our kitchen remodel because of his high ratings on Angie?s List, and we were not disappointed. Alex truly is a dream contractor: He knows his stuff, he listens and communicates well, he has the respect of his crew and subcontractors, and he is a wonderful human being with a great deal of personal integrity.
     From our first exploratory meeting with Alex, it was clear that he would be easy to communicate with. We had a productive discussion, he listened to us, he thought things through, and he made some insightful recommendations. He demonstrated a perfect balance of being able and willing to offer suggestions and explain the pros and cons, but then always leaving the decision up to the client. These qualities continued throughout the job.
     Pretty much everything went smoothly in this project ? which is saying something, because it was fairly complicated: a full kitchen remodel in a small space (in an old house) that posed some constraints and did not allow much room for error. Most of the day-to-day work was done by assistants Mike and Kyle, who were both terrific ? good carpenters and very friendly, professional, and easy to work with. Alex came by frequently, was always available by phone or email, and did not hesitate to get his hands dirty and go to work on something himself when it was needed. Midway through our project Alex suffered a soccer injury that normally confines most people to home for many weeks. Yet he managed a speedy recovery and soon was driving himself to our place and would hobble up to the door on crutches to check in, when we and his crew fully expected he should have been back home in bed! His commitment to his work and his clients really shined through during this time.
     One aspect of Alex?s policy that many people will appreciate is that he is willing to leave much of the purchasing of materials up to the client. This means you are not paying him a contractor?s markup on these items.  In addition, you save still more money because he allows you to use his contractor?s discount when you purchase the materials. Between these two policies, the client can save many hundreds, or even thousands, of dollars. And this actually does NOT mean more time investment for the client. In our previous remodel of other areas of our house, we bought many materials through the contractor for that job, paying a markup, but still had to invest all our time up front to research and select items ? AND then had to deal with the fallout when that contractor made mistakes in ordering.  In contrast, with Alex?s approach, you invest little or no extra time, but save much money and gain the peace of mind that you?ll get exactly the items that you want.
     With our kitchen project, we had elected at the outset to have the cabinets and countertop installed by a cabinet company. Alex responded very professionally, telling us that this would complicate things slightly and that he would feel better about being responsible for the installation himself, but letting us make the decision and saying that he was open to coordinating with any other contractor.  Well, the one aspect of the job where we departed from working with Alex was the one aspect where things went awry. We experienced a number of problems with the cabinet company (covered in a separate Angie?s List report), and this meant that we had to ask Alex for some flexibility as certain stages of his work had to wait for the cabinets and countertop to be completed.
     Speaking of flexibility, I?ll say one more thing in praise of Alex and his crew. They were very flexible and accommodating as new things came up during the project. We modified some of our requests, and they made a few discoveries during demo and construction, and in all instances we discussed things and worked out a solution. They were happy to install a beadboard ceiling in the room adjacent to the kitchen, for instance ? something that had not been in the original plan.
     In sum, we are very happy with our new kitchen, and we?d give Alex Freddi the highest recommendation possible.

Alex helped us through the process of a partial kitchen remodel.  He initially provided an estimate for a full kitchen remodel but we decided to keep the old cabinets and flooring.  He directed us to several different places where we could look at granite and quartz and gave us some suggestions on the different types of windows.  Several times throughout the process there were some "little" things that we thought we could complete ourselves.  It turns out we aren't very handy.  Alex was always considerate and willing to come back and finish the project himself.  He tore out the old countertop and was very careful not to damage the cabinets since we kept them.  He had to remove some lath and plaster from the walls before he could install hardie backer for the tile backsplash.  He also installed a custom built cabinet that we had made and screwed it into the floor.  It seems nothing was quite level anymore so Alex had to take extra time to make everything look right.  He built a new window trim for our new window and it looks great.  One of my favorite things about Alex is that he is so easy to get a hold of.  He answers emails and texts almost immediately (and I had plenty of questions) and was very easy to work with.  He was also flexible with his schedule and always seemed to make his schedule fit with ours.  I would highly recommend Alex for any project.

The complete experience from Planning, Demolition, Reconstruction, Finish work was just exceptional.Not only was all the work completed with exceptional craftsmanship, the communication process was impecable.Alex, Kyle, and Mike were all great people to work with.Alex, made a number of great suggestions to both streamline the project and provided value-added suggestions for improving the overall look.  He suggested installing a couple of tube skylights, which "made" the remodel in our Main Bathroom.While his team was here, I kept adding on other projects, mostly because I was so pleased with everything else they were doing.  Had them install a whole house fan, which kept our home cool during the entire Summer.They will be the first company we will look to for future projects.  We had them demolish our main bathroom and completely remodel; bathtub, tile flooring, tile tub surround, custom vanity, granite top, inset mirrors, sound insulated walls, skylights, all new electrical, plumping, towel fixtures.We had them finish our Master bath, Tile surround, tile flooring, new electrical.

Given the fact that we did a major remodel, the job went very well.  Alex's bid came in very close to accurate (within about $500), and although the job ended up taking two weeks longer than the 2-3 weeks estimated, it was clear that the delays were beyond anyone's control (dry wall didn't dry as quickly as anticipated, the tub I order was a left drain rather than a right drain although it said right drain on the box and also was as flimsy as a piece of cardboard which had to be returned.  Alex's truck got stolen from another job, so I had trash in my drive way longer than expected, but Alex's workers were SO careful about stacking stuff up so that it was unobtrusive that it was simply not a problem.  We had to order a few more tiles because Alex and I had not taken into account things like framing the window as nicely as the tiler ended up doing and of course we figured that out after 5pm just before the 4th of July weekend!)
But from the outset, Alex encouraged me to do the job right - to get all new fixtures rather than just a new shower head. To get good tiles rather than the cheap ones from Home Depot I was restricting myself to.  When he went to pick up the tub and found out how flimsy it was, he called my attention to it and advised me to get one that would last longer. I am so happy that I listened to every word he said!  My bathroom is gorgeous now. 
In addition to the craftsmanship, all of Alex's employees were wonderful to work with and around.  Polite, friendly, honest, straightforward.  They kept in good contact with me either directly or through Alex.  I never felt the slightest bit odd about having strangers in my house.  And when the job was finished, I hardly had any clean-up to do.  Alex's team left the house sparkling.  They hauled away all the debris that had collected and a few extra bits as well.  It was a 100%, fine, old-school job.  Alex is the only contractor I will ever call to do work on my home.

Everything listed above is complete and the workmanship is excellent. After the bathroom was complete my wife stood in the doorway and just smiled for ~5min. The tile grout-lines are tight and consistent. The shower and vanity are plumb and square. There was a minor error made by the plumber that required cutting a hole in the other side of the wall, but Alex covered the cost to patch, texture, and paint the repair.

Alex and his crew were always on time and nearly almost always told us when work was going to be done. The one exception was when I came home and the floors had been insulated ahead of schedule. Alex and his subs did an excellent job keeping dust to a minimum thereby keeping the rest of the house livable.

We are very happy we went with Alex Freddi Construction! 

Alex and crew were able to completely tear down and rebuild our "fixer."  Alex managed the project through tear down, framing, plumbing, electrical, insulation, drywall and finish.  We now have a beautifully renovated home, and didn't break the bank.  They are timely and worked with us to get the most for our money.  Alex and his team communicate well, are extremely responsive and polite, clean, and most importantly, they gave us confidence to take on this big project with great success.  We can't thank Alex Freddi Construction enough!

Both work and crews were amazing!  All questions and minor changes (on my part) were handled with calm reassurance and efficient execution.  Crews were on time, left site cleaned up each night, respectful. Would use again and again, absolutely!

Alex called me right after I had called for a quote on the kitchen remodel.  He came over within a day, sent me 2 different quotes.  Once I made a decision, we scheduled a date for work to commence.  The first day, Alex showed up promptly with the electrician and another member of his team.  They went over what was to be done, and work was started.  Everything worked smoothly and in order, with perfect scheduling.  If I had any concerns, Alex handled them or would have someone at the house to take care of it.  Alex stayed in touch with me to keep current on progress.   He made periodic visits to see how the work was going and that everything was to my satisfaction.  He reiterated that my satisfaction was his priority, and I knew that he cared about the work performed. 

Great job on sheet rocking the ceiling and matching the rest of the ceiling.    Alex and everyone involved were very courteous, extremely responsive and quick to answer questions or resolve any problems.  The remodel  went smoothly with very good coordination.

It was a lucky day when I found Alex Freddi Construction.  I recommend Alex Freddi Construction to anyone seeking a good quality, thoughtful, careful, conscientious team.

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This project was the best experience we've ever had with a contractor and subcontractor.  All pre-project inquiries were answered promptly, the estimate and explanation of the work were clear.  Alex always arrived on time and kept us informed as to the status of the work.  When site problems were discovered, he rearranged his schedule to get the job completed as quickly as possible so we would not be inconvenienced any longer than necessary.  Alex inspected all work done by the subcontracter to verify the very meticulous workmanship.  We have had the same flooring installed in other rooms by other contractors, and the workmanship, particularly the transitions at doorways and to existing floors,  were far superior to the previous installation. Alex does a great job and with unfailing good humor, even when problems arise.  We are happy to give him the highest possible recommendation.

Alex and his carpenters and various sub contractors were all so nice and so professional. They were very clean and I could see that they took pride in the quality of their work. Alex was there every single day -- and was readibly available by phone whenever I needed him including weekends, early sunday mornings -- whatever and whenever. Every question or any tiny concern was dealt with promptly and much to my satisfaction. It was a ton of work and was accomplished in very quick and efficient manner. I couldnt be more pleased!!!

We were very pleased with everything. We had been dreading the remodeling process, but it all went smoothly in about five weeks. Alex's crew, Rob and Kyle, were wonderful and very diligent about following through on their work. We looked forward to seeing them every day, which says a lot for their personalities and work ethic! Above all, quality and doing things the correct way was important to Alex and his crew. They also cleaned up their work neatly every day. Alex was very easy to work with and offered great suggestions along the way. We will need a bathroom remodel in the future, and I'll be calling Alex for that job! I would recommend Alex and his crew to anyone who wants a first rate job done on a remodel.

I used the service of Alex Freddi because the other company said that they will not be able to come unless we didn't mind to have the work done from them in April. They called in the beginning of January and they said they were totally booked and too busy. They were on top of the list in Angie's list so that's why I had left them a message. They said they can start the work only from January and that was the response I got from them, and I said no, I will certainly have it done before April. They said they couldn't work for me so that was the first and last time I spoke with them. So that is when I got Alex Freddi on the list. He was very responsive and very punctual. He responded to my request and had him give an estimate. He came right over and he looked at the work and said he would give me everything through the e-mail. He was very thorough. He only took a few minutes to look at our place and give me the estimate. He gave me a detailed explanation of what work he is going to do and he was very good. I had asked somebody else and they were not so thorough, so I decided to go with Alex Freddi. His people had to work around the tiles, which was laid down by the tile company because the tile were cut too short and the floor was visible. They were three areas which were like that. They had to make the holes larger, so that the plumbing people could install the fixtures. They found it funny. I a not a professional, but I can tell by looking at it that there was too much of space left out, were the tile people could have used another piece of tile. Alex Freddi's people had to use another style of tile because the space on the floor was too much.

Amazing. Alex is patient, calm, and a terrific communicator. He's also generous and friendly and incredibly helpful. We interviewed two other contractors as well, and his bid was the best--he was also the only one who didn't talk down to us or seem annoyed that our job was so small (and our house so messy.) He not only helped us create a renovation plan that we could afford, and gave us guidance on how to tile the shower (first time for us) but lent us his tools and wet saw for a couple of months so we didn't have to rent. Who does that??? He and his team were amazing. I'm pretty sure he fit us in around his other (larger, higher-paying) jobs because we're new homeowners and he wanted to help us out. Again...who does that? I can't recommend Alex highly enough. The quality of the work was terrific, the experience of working with him--communication, explanations, checking in--was excellent, and he did everything possible to keep our costs low. Thanks, Alex!!!