HIGHFILL CONSTRUCTION INC

It went very well! The workman was professional, nice and focused. The job was done great and Joe checked in afterward to make sure everything went well.

Everyone was super friendly and knowledgeable. They were great to work with.

An assistant, Jeffrey, was assigned to the job. He did a nice job removing baseboards and installing new doors. However, he didn't work full days, and didn't completely finish most of the projects he started or do everything listed. One door he trimmed still hits the floor when it opens, and the patch looks amateurish. Some of the sheetrock damage wasn't repaired or repairs weren't textured, so the painters had to take care of them. Jeffrey didn't start any of the woodwork, cabinet, or gate repairs, and didn't finish the fencing removal. Although he charged me for a truck and dumping fees, he didn't remove all the fencing debris (left most of the posts and big chunks of concrete for me to deal with. He also took my house key and still has not returned it three weeks after the work was completed. I decided to try another handyman service rather than bringing Highfill back to finish the list.

We will use them again. They were cost effective and easy to work with.

Excellent work. We'd hire Joe again.

when Joe Highfill came in to access the job, he was looking for to create more jobs for himself which I found out letter. I purchased 4 hours handyman work and he told to that it would take 4 hours to change the basement door which I purchased brand new door! Also, I asked him to change the trim of one of the windows which it should not be more than 2 hours to do so. However he ended up billing me for 9 hours for changing bottom trim of the window and he also charged me more than 4 hours to change the door which he mentioned that it takes only 4 hours. He sent me a bill for $780 plus the $275 that I purchased from Angie's List. Be careful when you purchase anything from Highfill Construction or SOS Plumbing. After all I had sent him a check for $500 to close the case which he didn't cash and without trying to solve the issue by communicating he went straight to court to resolve it. I would not recommend to work with him because he is trying to give you a deal from Angie's List and when he is in your house he will create jobs for himself and charging you unfairly!

I called Mr. Highfill in advance of purchase of the deal on Angie's List. I asked him if he could assemble a gazebo in the 8 hours alloted to the deal and emailed him the specs. He told me he could and if they had time left over, they might be able to do some other job. Gazebo was assembled as agreed when I came home from work. TWO WEEKS later, with no notice, I received a bill for an add'l $190 for extra time. He sent a very young man with no experience to start the job; young man reported Mr. Highfill would be there by lunchtime. When I reminded him of our conversation re: time requirements, he said "Pay the bill or I will go to small claims court." I paid it, but would not use him again.

Cabinet removal was fine. Oven hood appears to be slightly crooked. I sent the owner a photo of the oven hood next to a level indicating a slight tilt. He told me my level is worthless and that a quality instrument would indicate the oven hood is indeed level. The owner, Joe Highfill, provided me with a document listing his hourly rates for various types of work, including Carpentry and General Repairs at $56 p/hr. Unfortunately, these rates were not honored. My bill included hourly rates of about $40 per hour for one employee to over $80 an hour for another employee. This worked out to be about $50 more in labor charges. I explained my confusion to Joe and offered him $56 per hour for labor. His reply: We decide our rates. Why would you have that privilege? You don't climb into the attic or perform any of the tasks we do. I don't tell your boss how much to pay you. Wow. I considered filing a complaint with Oregon Construction Contractors Board but in the end decided it wasn't worth the trouble. Overall, the quality of work seems to be fine. And to be fair, I had no problem working with Joe on a previous plumbing job. I think I paid a little too much. And I think Joe could work on his communication--both clarity and style.

I purchased the special deal of 4 man-hours for $275. Joe himself came with one assistant. All work was done superbly. One task (HVAC) for which I said needed X done, Joe examined it and pointed out that actually Y should be done. This was a better solution that took not much more time. All work was done with time to spare. Had they left at that time I would have been just as happy with the work. But Joe said I had more of his timeand pointed out a task that I had not noticed. He then did that task before leaving. Without hesitation I would hire Highfill again.

It went well, however the bathroom fan that they repaired broke again the next day.

Work was done in an acceptable manner.

I was very pleased with the service. Joe came out same day I called for estimate to take a look at the project. He let me know how he would be able to fix it on the spot and soon after gave me the estimate for materials and labor. Within a few days he was able to put me on the schedule and his team got the project done. I will defiantly call them again in the future.

Joseph did a great job helping us fix our kitchen plumbing problems. First, he installed a new kitchen faucet to replace our leaking one. Then, he located and repaired a leak we had from the garbage disposal that had been eluding us for months. Finally, he diagnosed a valve flow problem that we'd noticed but didn't understand what the cause was. So, after Joseph's visit, we are leak-free, we have better water pressure, and no more mess under the sink! He was efficient, professional, and great to work with. We will definitely be using him for future projects, and recommend him to others. Nice job!

Joe worked efficiently and professionally. The job was completed in a timely manner and the price was very acceptable. He came within a couple of hours of the call. I would definitely use him again.

I recently bought a house that needed a lot of work. I needed to movein within a month. I hired Highfill Construction Inc. to remodel my kitchen andtwo bathrooms, after I called their sister company SOS Plumbing to repair adrain on my new (existing) home. Mr. Highfill helped me selectbeautiful tiles for my bathrooms, fire place, and the kitchen floor and backsplashes.He came up with a practical design for my kitchen and helped me pick thefloors, counter tops, cabinets, wall colors, lighting, and hardware.I gave him a budget of $25,000. He finished the job on time, and got it donefor $28,000. I am so glad I hired him. He is honest and very knowledgeable, and I felt the work was of the best quality. I would highly recommend him.

I can't speak highly enough of Joe and his crew. When Joe came to assess the project, he determined how much siding would need to be replaced. When my husband told him that we planned to get the house repainted, he gave us some good advice about what to tell the painters. He stressed that we should tell them to use oil-based primer. He kept us informed about when he would be able to do the job. He and his crew showed up promptly. When they were replacing the siding on the chimney they noticed something amiss inside and improved it. While he was there, my husband asked him to replace our very sad-looking mailbox. They removed the old post and installed the new one. Joe was going to look at Home Depot for a new mailbox, but we wanted to get a locking box. He said he had one and offered to give it to us. We were looking for something different and ordered one online. It took several weeks to arrive and he didn't seem to be concerned about the delay. He came the same day we called and installed it. What impressed us the most was Joe's attention to detail. He took the time to get it right and the results showed it. We also appreciated all the good advice he gave us regarding the upcoming paint job. He was recommended by someone at our local Sherwin Williams store who was impressed by his knowledge and approach to projects. I have recommended him to friends and neighbors and would not hesitate to hire him again.

Virtually instantly responsive, and fabulous problem solver. Joe Highfill brings an artist's/craftsman's sensibility to even the smallest project.

It wasn't very expensive. He just seemed very knowledgeable and like he knew what he was doing. I had a lot of trouble with the doors, other people tried to fix it, but then he came in and fixed them.

I does a fair job. He is knowledgeable in many fields. Also he shows up on time and has good people skills. I would hire him again.

I was very pleased with the quality and precision of his work. Joe Highfill is prompt to return calls and in completing his work. He is also considerate of costs; he does not recommend unnecessary "extras". I am confident that when he accepts a job it will be done with the utmost care and superior workmanship.

He was really fast and thorough. He was easy to communicate with. My doors have worked better now than they ever have before.

Mr. Highfill begin with a detailed estimate and brought samples to my home. Unlike other contractors who gave me estimates, he had a keen sense of design and showed me how the samples looked next to my furniture so that I could make the best choice. He arrived on time and worked hard to complete the project within two days. He even moved furniture and reinstalled my cable. I couldn't be happier with my floor and his level of professionalism, knowledge, and sense of design aesthetics. The service and price were fantastic.

He was prompt, tidy and had tools to handle any related work that might have been needed.

Joe has been great, he helped us plan out and design our remodel project. He has been there every step of the way to give us any advice we may need and has been willing to get his hands dirty and help out whenever needed. If you are a DIY-er Joe is a great person to work with, while most professionals would blow you off, I find Joe is willing to go out of his way to help get things done, he is very knowledgeable and has a lot of experience in the industry.

Joseph was very detail oriented and honest about the difficulty of the project. His initial designs were creative and gave the interior a whole new look. The house had been built room by room by the original owners starting in 1947. Needless to say, things were not up to code and I expected there would be a few surprises. Joseph opened up the main living area by removing a wall and connecting kitchen, dining area and living room. I was amazed at the new look and feel of the house. The kitchen was remodeled in colors that give it a bright, modern feel, though the house is older. The same is true for the 2 bath remodels. Joseph knew I was on a limited budget and came to me the minute there were any difficulties due the the age and original condition of the house. He laid out the various options and gave his recommendations which were always right on. I feel much better knowing the infrastructure was updated even though it cost me more. He worked to get the best deals on cabinets, flooring and tubs. Although it was more expensive and took longer than I originally planned, I am very please with the results and understood at every step of the way why things would take longer or cost more.