Commonwealth Contracting LLC

We were selling our house where we lived for 17 years. When we moved in, there was some rot discoloration under the kitchen on the outer sill and floor joists from an old plumbing leak. Our inspector said it was not significant. However, our buyers wanted it replaced. Also, there were two holes in the soffit overhang of the roof on the second floor. This was from the removal of two 1-1/2" pipes from a solar pool heating system. That also needed to be repaired. I obtained three estimates for this. Mike Eippert from Commonwealth was punctual and provided a detailed written estimate the same day by email as he said he would. The other guys were neither as responsive or detailed. Although Commonwealth was not the least expensive, he was close and I value contractors that pay attention to their promises and follow through, so they got the job. The job was performed in a professional and timely manner. Mike kept in touch via phone/email and provided a letter to clear up the CL100 inspection finding. Overall, an excellent experience and I would use Commonwealth again.

Mike and his team were very professional in  studying the work to be done and providing a detailed quote the very next day. They were not the low bidder, but were selected for this job based on their overall presentation and excellent reputation.

Mike assigned Tim Tyson to the job and I'm happy to report that all work was accomplished ahead of schedule, and Tim's workmanship passed the final inspection without a hitch. Definitely a first class team.

I had a great experience.  Mike and his team were professional and punctual.  I had several revisions to my design, and Mike was very willing to work with me to make sure that I was happy with the finished product.  Commonwealth's estimate was very reasonable, and overall I greatly enjoyed the experience and plan on using them again in the future for other remodeling jobs.

This is an older house with existing wood siding.  Some needed to be repaired before could put up the new siding.  Because of the age and shifting of this house I wanted to leave the existing siding instead of removing all and coming back with plywood.  I also wanted a brand of siding that is not common to the Charleston area.  All repairs, ordering, installation was accomplished in a very professional manner.  We did run in to a couple of problems with time and materials but Michael took care of them all.  He is also one of the few contractors in the area that does a good job of communicating with the customer on a frequent basis. 

Just as additional information, one of the areas of repair turned out to be more extensive than originally thought.  Michael was very fair on the price and even brought in an engineer to give a second opinion of the type of required repair.  He also helped mark the foundation so we could check later for settling and has given me a quote for window replacement. 

Mike listens to what you want to accomplish and helps By making recommendations based on his professional experience.

We were very pleased with Mike's service and all of the crews that worked on our project.  During the tearing out of the drywall around the pocket doors, the source of the air infiltration was discovered, also solved was a problem with mice getting into the upper attic (also from the air source as the previous contractor has left an open area between the floor and the wall of the addition).  Mike's crew also discovered a electrical problem that we had been unaware of that was left by the first contractor.  An electrician was called in and the problem corrected and brought to code.
Our problem was solved - no more air leak around the pocket doors.  Pocket doors properly installed and in a more attractive finish.  No more space for the mice to enter.  Electrical issues resolved.
We were very happy with the work that was done and the crews that worked on our project.  All were very pleasant and left their workspace clean.
We will call Commonwealth Contracting again when we need work done around our home.

Kyle was the craftsman assigned to our job.  He is a true professional.  The quality of his work is fantastic. The work area was always clean when we got home, and we trusted him to have access to our home while we were at work.  The finished product is amazing.  We also have two inside cats.  Kyle and MIke took great care working around our pets and ensuring they were safe throughout the job.  Just sent Mike an email yesterday to get quotes for additional work in our home.  We would hightly recommend his company.

I got a response to my call within an hour. They came out right away, replaced my damaged floors, refinished them, and came back another day to set up my exercise equipment that had been in the room. They were always on time and gave me a good price. I would definitely use them again.

Mr. Eippert gave a reasonable estimate for all of the aforementioned work.  From the estimate to the finish of the job, Mr Eippert and his crew were always punctual and cleaned up after themselves.  There were a couple of glitches, but Mr. Eippert was always right there to take care of it. 

I definitely recommend Commonwealth Contracting,LLC and I certainly will use them again in the future.

JOB WELL DONE!!!

First Class all the way.  I think I put the other comments in the wrong section, oops.  Scope of my project was framing a 2 story addition to the back corner of my home.  Making the eating area in my kitchen downstairs and my boy's bedroom upstairs 7'x13' bigger. They framed it and dryed it in, then took down the old walls. They set new windows, moved one to a wall that did not have one in the bedroom, and sided the addition.  Drywallers hung and finished the new drywall.

Everything went great.  Great price and great work

Our entire experience with Commonwealth Contracting was excellent. Mr. Eippert was very professional, dependable and competent. He is honest and detail oriented. Mr. Eippert is very knowledgable about his profession and hard-working. He was willing to address any issue we presented, no matter how big or small. He also was able to complete the projects promptly which allowed us to close the sale of our home without delay. We plan to hire Commonwealth Contracting again.

My biggest concern was the concrete overpowering the yard and the house - I wanted the new driveway and parking pad to fit in with the style of the house - I wanted rounded corners and fluid lines - no 90 degree corners - I wanted the driveway to look organic to the property.  Michael worked with me in transforming my vision into a reality - He had great input into the design, and was patient as I contemplated different scenarios and options.  He visited my house twice before the work began to help outline the footprint of the new parking pad and to make sure I was comfortable with the plans.  He was responsive in providing a quote, and he started the work when promised (within a month of providing the quote).  He and his crew were onsite every day as promised, and they did a fantastic job at not only framing and pouring the concrete, but also grading the driveway, carport, and sidewalks so that water will run off into the yard and drainage ditch.  He addressed all questions I had, and kept me well informed of the progress being made (did I mention I was out of town for a work trip while this project was being done?!  That takes a lot of trust!).



I highly recommend Michael and Commonwealth Contracting - he knows what he is doing, and he actually listens to what you want instead of going in his own direction.  He is honest, trustworthy, and provides a fabulous finished product.  I will definitely use him again in future projects I have planned for my house where I need a professional.This was a pretty expansive concrete job, and I couldn't be happier with the results.

They did all the tearing out and removal of the old tub/toilet/and vanity sinks, etc and flooring on the first day.  After that one day, the noise from the construction and the dust was kept to an absolute minimum.  They were very careful in putting down protection over our hardwood floors, so they didn't trample in dirt, dust or leave skuff marks  on the polished floors.



After the job was completed, there was a tiny amount of water dripping out from under the glass door, and Mike came out himself to caulk and correct that right away.  We couldn't be more pleased with the finished product - very beautiful and professionally done - we are getting lots of positive comments from neighbors and relatives we show.  We love our new bathroom, and the crew could not have been more pleasant to work with during the project.  Kudos to Mike and his crew!!!  A job very well done!!

The contractor was very easy to communicate with from start to finish. The contract was clearly written and easy to negotiate. He was very responsive via email and text, which is very important to me. We did have problems which were mainly weather related because it was very wet and cold during much of the work, which we started in January. In hindsight, it would have been better to wait until the first of March to start these projects. However, it was unusually cold and wet for Charleston SC.  As with any other construction project we have done, there were a few problems. Mainly the problem was getting the painting complete on the front porch renovation. Apparently the wood was wet. However, the contractor was willing to take the wood out and start over but I opted to let it dry out and have him come back and repaint. This apprach took longer but it worked and he also corrected a couple of  other painting errors. The contractor  gave us a credit for a future project because of this trouble with the painting. 

Overall it went great. Mike Eipert took our initial plans and made suggestions that improved the remodel and saved us money. He suggested a way of raising the ceiling that was an aesthetic improvement and, when our plan to renovate the existing cabinetry was not working, he built new cabinets that we really like and was able to incorporate some of the wood from the old cabinets that had sentimental value. Mike, his employees, and the subcontractors he used were professional and easy to work with. He established good relations with the representative who provided our lighting and plumbing fixtures resulting in an end product we really like. Mike worked with us on changes we requested after the project was started and he communicated with us throughout the project.

The experience with Commonwealth Contracting was excellent. Mike and his crew did an excellent job to limit the inconvenience of having both of our bathrooms out of commission. He constantly checked in to make sure everything was going well and to make sure that work was up to our satisfaction. When we did have questions or problems he was quick to answer our questions and fix to perfection the few problems that did arrive. Mke and his crew showed up on Monday morning at the exact time that he said he would be there and were complete on time. If I have anymore major renovations that need to be complied with I will definitely have Commonwealth Contracting at the top of my short list of possible contractors.

Mike was professional and helpful. The workers were professional and courteous.

Mike was not the lowest estimate we received, but his professionalism made us pick him over the others. He always responded to questions and returned calls quickly. His crew did a great job, always open to our concerns. Any minor changes we made were quickly incorporated into the project at a reasonable cost. The work was completed on time as stated in our agreement. We would highly recommend Commonwealth, and intend to use Mike again in the very near future.

Mr. Eippert always kept in contact with me daily communicating what work was to be done that day, who would be at the house, the permit process, materials information, and anything else that came up. He had excellent communication skills and prompt service if I had questions. His crew were always polite and mindful of our space as we lived in our house during the construction. The work space was always cleaned at the end of the day and all materials were disposed of at the end of the job. Mr. Eippert was also excellent at attending to any items damaged during the construction process and promptly repairing it at not cost to me. His costs were very reasonable compared to other quotes we received and in the end we received excellent work and service. We would recommend him highly.

The contractor responded to my initial voicemail message within one day's time. We met the following day on site, discussed and scoped the job, our needs and wants, and scheduling. The contractor sent a detailed proposal with a price breakdown by email the following day, which we accepted. We advised him that we were agreeable to starting the job sooner than planned if his schedule permitted. This proved to be the case, and work was started about a week early. The job was completed in four working days, by two workers. The contractor/owner visited the jobsite at least three times, and met with us one time at a builder's supply store to select and pick up materials. His workers were polite, agreeable, and willing to discuss progress and minor decision details on the job. (We mostly left them alone to work.) They laid heavy paper in the approaching hallways at the start, to protect flooring and carpet. Disruption and noise were absolutely minimal considering the nature of the work. The overall job cost was reduced somewhat by our selection of less costly materials based on "allowances" for tile, cabinets, countertop and sink agreed to in the contract, and duly noted and adjusted by the contractor. This was the first contract work on our home that we have had performed in over twenty years. We found the experience to be satisfactory, and believe that we got good service for our money. The contractor/owner gave a good explanation of the work and materials required to do the job, and proposed a reasonable price. We would not hesitate to contract for his services again. We have asked him to provide estimates for more jobs planned for the future (roofing, floor insulation, and underhouse vapor barrier.)

Before the project began, we interviewed 3 contractors. We chose Mike because of 2 main reasons. First, his quote was itemized and detailed down to the penny, so we could see exactly how much money was being spent in the different areas. He was flexible with us completing some of the work like the tiling, flooring and painting ( we like diy projects ). The second reason we chose Mike was because of his process in preparing his quote. Before his quote was completed, Mike brought 3 subcontractors out to the house to make sure the projected costs would be as close to actual costs as possible. In doing this, he kept the "surprises" to a minimum ( in fact, I can't think of any unforeseen expenses that occurred in our renovation.) Keep in mind that we had not signed a contract yet or paid him any money all the time he was doing his homework, so he was invested in the project since day 1. Once we compared Mike to the other contractors, it was obvious that Mike was the man for the job. The project was overall a great success. There were a few mishaps which Mike handled with professionalism and dedication. In particular, the floor height of the new addition was miscalculated in the drawings and had to be replaced after it was installed, which was a fairly big delay. However, Mike assured us that he would not leave the project until we were satisfied with the results. He kept his word and took responsibility of making the corrections. In the end, Mike delivered a great product. Mike and his crew showed up when expected, the subs were fantastic, and Mike was in constant communication with us. Even days that it rained and no work was done, Mike called to check in with us. On a side note, Mike was very aware of our three small children and the various safety issues that needed to be accounted for. His crew cleaned up every day so our children wouldn't be exposed to dangerous equipment and construction debris. Our children grew quite attached to Mike and his crew, we joked that he was a very expensive play mate for our boys!

The project went well overall, and I am very pleased with the results. Mike (the contractor) is very easy to work with and his level of professionalism is unparalleled- (after our initial consultation I chose to work with him despite a potentially lower estimate from another less impressive consultation). He listened to my ideas and always went the extra mile to "make things work". The crew was very mindful of my schedule and my property, and always made sure that the work areas were clean at the end of the day. I have used another company for a den renovation previously, and this was not at all the case (wish I had known about Mike then!) I would absolutely use this company again, and would recommend them to anyone.

Mike and his crew were extremely courteous and committed to the successful completion of my project. The only hiccup in the job was with the sheetrocking. The subcontractor did a wonderful job with sheetrock, but slung mud all over the brand new hardwood floor. One call to the general contractor was all it took to make it right, and I was assured that there would be no further problems like that. Mike's crew was very responsive to every change order that I and my interior designer threw at them, and they didn't overcharge me for them. Mike is the most professional contractor I have ever worked with, and it the end I had a fantastic new living space and a very fair price. I would definitely use this contractor again and will recommend him every chance I get.

Mike Eippert, the contractor, was honest, dependable, on time, polite and always answered my phone calls. I would recommend Mike Eippert highly to anyone that needs a contractor who is very skilled and takes a lot of pride in his profession. He also is reasonable in charges for his jobs.