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.

I contacted Alex Freddi for a bid to remodel a bathroom. The experience was positive, living up to Angie's List reviews. He was the only contractor who pointed out that the toilet flange did not need to be moved, it was at the correct rough-in location. It was the toilet tank that was the issue. It was fatter than average; the tank rested against the wall. We could not even get a piece of paper between tank and wall. This would not be the case with a new toilet.

However, my husband and I did not hire Alex Freddi because he provided a bid for labor only and it was too difficult for us to determine what the final project would cost nor were we able to compare his bid to other bids. To be fair, he did tell me this when he arrived for the bid interview but we didn't realize that "labor only" meant that all materials, including drywall, etc, would be excluded. If we'd had the time to do the research to obtain costs for all materials - tile, toilet, tub, lighting, construction materials, etc - it may not have been an issue but we don't have that luxury. We need to put that bathroom back together asap. I explained this to Alex when I called to let him know that we had chosen another contractor. He was understanding and wished us well with our project.

If there was a "maybe" choice for "Would you use this company/individual again in the future?", I would have selected it. Under the right circumstances, we would contact him again to bid on another project.

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.

Alex is a class act and very responsive. We contacted him to give us a bid on a master bath remodel. After his initial bid we made some changes to the plan and Alex came back out to look at the plan and adjust his bid. His price for the job was right in line or less than almost all of the other bids we received and he was extremely flexible about let us perform certain parts of the job. He also replied to all of my many email questions usually within a few hours, sometimes late at night and on weekends. We wanted to hire Alex for the job. However, my father-in-law, who's an electrician and is doing our electrical, pretty much told us without using the words that we need to hire his guy or we'd have to find our own electrician. We like the other contractor as well and believe he'll do a good job. Since we felt that both would be good choices and it was already a close call and my father-in-law is really very generous and has helped us so much we didn't want to create any more drama and chose the other contractor for this job, even though in our hearts we'd like to work with Alex. We'll probably use him on the next job, when there isn't so much electrical work. By all means, you'd be doing yourself a dis-service if you don't contact Alex to look at your next project.

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!!!

The work went very well. Progress and future schedule was covered daily.

Amazing! Thanks to Alex and his crew Kyle and Rob, the remodel was completed on time and on budget. Alex was always readily available by phone and email, and guided us through what could have been a very stressful situation with calm, patience, knowledge, humor, and flexibility. Much to our joy and relief, the job was completed in the 3 week estimated time frame. We had never considered Ikea cabinets until Alex mentioned them. Not only are they good quality and provide a contemporary look, but the savings were incredible over the cost of off-the-shelf wood cabinets. We ended up buying our countertops, refrigerator, and dishwasher at Ikea as well, and the savings allowed us to purchase upgraded floor tile and backsplash. Thanks Alex and crew!

We had not done a major remodeling job on the house since moving in 15 years ago. So were a bit concerned about how to plan the design, buy the supplies (tile and paint), and work with the contractors. Before starting, we heard so many horror stories about remodeling jobs. Next time we hear another, we’ll listen patiently, nod in sympathy, and recommend they call Alex Freddi for any future projects. Alex guided us through the whole process of planning the remodel, and selecting and purchasing the materials. He was always available for questions and was especially prompt in answering our email, sometimes within minutes. He was calm, patient, and generous in sharing his expertise and advice. Alex's crew was professional, highly skilled, and very pleasant to work with. The main contractors, the dynamic brother team of Scott and Nick, were very patient and included us on even the little decisions, such as position of the shower cubbies and towel bars, to make sure we were happy with the results. They also went out of their way to fix a few things along the way that were not included in the original estimate. We were just as satisfied with the work of the crew that did the tiling, drywall, and shower door installation. All in all, we're very happy with the remodeling job and are enjoying the new shower. We're grateful to Alex and are already planning to work with him again on the next home project.

I have an old Portland home with a large porch with detailed trimwork. The porch had a rotting and badly out-of-square corner porch post. It was a significant structural fault and I was concerned about the safety of the porch. I am a "handy" homeowner, but this project was well beyond my skill to take care of independently. Alex and his crew deconstructed and removed the old post and attached railings. They repaired the post and re-installed the trimwork. They had everything cleaned up in one day.The project was handled for less time and less money than originally bid.

Alex and his crew put in an AWESOME new trex two level, hot-tub-containing deck for us. Alex worked with us from the design stage through completion. He helped us choose and purchase materials (additional $5500) at Home Depot, his crew built the deck frame but to save $$ they were happy to have us lay and screw in all the boards. Then they came back and did the stairs, railings and fascia so that it looks professional. We love our new outdoor living space. We found Alex several years ago on Angie's list and have used him for a basement remodel, a kitchen remodel at our rental, and now our deck. We've always been pleased with his quality of work, the professionalism of his crew and his responsiveness to our needs/ desires as well as how he works with us to limit cost in various ways.

Overall, Alex and his team did a great job. Alex saved us a lot of money with his suggestion to use Ikea cabinets, and was highly professional in every aspect of the work. When there were decisions to make or (minor) problems to solve, he brought them to our attention, made excellent recommendations and followed through, even when it involved extra work for him. He charged us fairly for change orders/addons and even through in the small stuff for free. Most amazing of all, he started and finished the job right on schedule. His employees, Rob and Kyle, were a pleasure to deal with day-to-day on the job. They worked hard, at a high level of quality, and cleaned up at the end of the day. All in all, my wife and I highly recommend Alex Freddi to anyone considering a remodeling project of any sort.