Commonwealth Contracting LLC

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The repairs are done professionally and within budget. My wife and I are very happy with the work and would recommend him to anyone who is looking for a contractor.

Other than some delays and a hiccup with the counter installation, it went relatively smoothly.  The remodeled kitchen look very much  like the design we had in mind and is surprisingly bright and spacious.  In this project we tore out a 50+ year old kitchen (knotty pine walls & cabinets, worn-out formica, ancient appliances).   We wanted a larger window for more light & to rearrange the counter layout.  We had planned this for several years and had done a lot of homework on cabinetry, appliances, tiling choices, etc., which paid off in spades: we know what we wanted done at nearly every step along the way.  The only exception was the replacement window; after roughing out the larger opening, the replacement (vinyl) window Mike came up with had no more glass than the original - the difference in size was all absorbed by the oversized framing.  We did more research and found a better window from a different vendor for not much extra money that suited our needs.  This did cause a delay in the progress - can't finish interior trim with only a temporary window.  Mike's crews were, for the most part, professional, efficient, and hard working - the plumber stayed until nearly midnight one night to finish his part so that the sheet rockers could do their thing the next day.  There were a few glitches - some outlets & light switches were not hooked up correctly the first time (easily fixed), a few cabinet doors were dinged and needed to be reordered (more delays), the main countertop slab was scratched & needed to be replaced (took some convincing but the installer's attempt to "buff it out" only made it worse; more delays) - but eventually everything fell into place.

We had massive water damage underneath our house, due to poorly-installed HVAC ducts that had been sweating against our subfloors for several years. Insurance was a largely a no-go, since it was condensation related, so budget was a big factor. Still, I was insistent that the job be done right. I bid the job out to about five or six companies and selected Commonwealth for a couple of reasons. First, Mike's recommendations included no short cuts. He did not suggest that we could lower costs by making compromises here or there -- he said, to do it right, here's what we have to do. Second, he was scrupulously honest. When we were talking about possible insurance claims, he made it clear that he would not misrepresent the extent or cause of the damage in order to get a larger claim. This was critically important to me; anyone willing to cheat an insurance company wouldn't think twice about cheating me.

Basically, we went down to dirt in parts of the house and had to rebuild from the ground up. The biggest part of the job was in the kitchen, which had to be completely demolished and rebuilt.  When Mike's original kitchen guy came in to high, he found another one that was able to work within our budget and did beautiful work. We took advantage of the opportunity to knock a wall out of our galley kitchen and replace it with a really big granite peninsula.  It completely changed the entire space. I wish I'd done it years ago.

All of his subs were fantastic. We stayed in the house during the entirety of the project, which was probably 3.5 months (not sure I'd do that again), and they all left the site very clean every day, even sealing up the holes in the subfloor with plywood. The only sub I was not 100 percent happy with was his floor guys, who I think finished the floors in sections rather than all at once, but Mike sent them back and insisted that they would keep coming back until I was satisfied.

The job took a good bit longer than we originally projected, but this job seemed to grow as we went along. At one point, we discovered a roof leak that we decided meant a new roof, which Mike was able to do at a rate that was right in line with others to whom I'd bid the job. Bottom line, Commonwealth did a super job. Honest, good work ethic, no shortcuts, high quality -- the job will be done right, at a competitive rate. We were very satisfied. For the first time in a long time, I can sleep at night knowing that our home is on good solid ground.  I'd use them again in a heartbeat.

I could not have asked for a better outcome.  We discovered one small tile in the border area to one of the bathrooms that was too high, causing pain to anyone walking on it with bare feet.  When I contacted the company, they ensured that someone would be there the next morning to fix the tile.  And they were - right on time.

These are some of the most polite and knowledgeable workmen that I have hired for renovations.

I felt the price was a bit high, considering that we provided the tile and grout.  But, since I had worked with this company in the past, it felt that it would be money well-spent.  No regrets.

This was a large project for us, and we definitely slowed them down more than they did us (by taking time to make our choices and decisions and by adding a few things to the job).  They were always accommodating and helpful.  Their prices were not the cheapest, but they were always fair and reasonable, and there was never any sense that they were trying to pad the job in any way.  We were not as clear as we should have been in the beginning about whose responsibility it would be to pay for repairing the sheet rock on the ceiling in the kitchen after changing out the lights, but I think that was our fault, not Mike's.
Always in a job like this, there are repairs that need to be made that weren't anticipated in the bid and original plan, but they were all handled in a fair and timely way.
The crews did quality work and we felt very comfortable having them in our home.  Mike and Logan did a great job of making sure any problems were corrected and the job was completed to our satisfaction. 
All in all, a very professional job, a pleasure to deal with, and we would definitely hire them again if we need any more work done!

I am extremely happy with the quality of work that Mike andhis team of tile craftsmen, electricians, and plumbers did in our place. And I am a perfectionist.  Mike was always prompt and responsive with any questions or concerns we had.  His estimate for all the work was right on the mark with the exception of some unforeseen issues behind the walls concerning old decrepit plumbing which were beyond his ability to foresee.  The members of his team were friendly and professional, always willing to answer any questions I may have had (which were many) as well as to give their professional opinions which I know saved me from making mistakes and costing me more money.
I will not hesitate to use Mike and Commonwealth Contracting, LLC for future work in our condo, including replacing the old floors with new wood flooring.  We also own a rental house which will need work in the future and I plan on using Commonwealth Contracting for those projects.

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Really great work!  The team was fantastic, very neat, every night before they left they completely cleaned up so we never felt like we living in a construction zone.  The guys were very conscious of my two dogs.  The work was very well done and they made sure we were completely happy.  When the first set of doors were not exactly what we had in mind they returned them and got what we wanted.  After all the work was done, I decided that I wanted a wooden, not metal transition between the tile and carpet.  Mike sent a guy back to put in what I had requested for no extra charge.  Great bunch of professionals, you will not be sorry.  I had other cheaper estimates for the work, but I'm glad I went with Commonwealth, the quality is very good.  You get what you pay for.

It went great - because of our tile choice, it took longer than expected, but the guys worked with us. They addressed all concerns and answers all of our questions. We highly recommend Mike and his team for any project in your house!

Great.  Rusty was very friendly and professional.  He came out to take a look at the job, explained how he would perform the work, and got us a quote within a couple of days.  The work was completed quickly.  He did a great job with the project.

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We loved working with Mike Eippert and the crews under him:  all were courteous and professional.  As with any big projects, certain details had to be modified as we went along:  we found that Mike was scrupulously honest about these, even reducing certain costs when it was warranted.  It's been several months since the work, and we had a leak during the recent rains.  I called Mike and he had a crew out to take care of it in 2 hours.  Amazing follow-through.  We're really pleased to have worked with Commonwealth.

All of the subs that the contractor used were very professional and did a great job.  they were neat and cleaned up after themselves before they left each night.

They did an excellent job.

Very honest and professional, which is true of all of his subcontractors as well.  We felt perfectly safe having them all in our home.  The tile work took longer than expected, but the overall quality of work was very high.  (To be honest, we chose a particularly difficult mosaic tile and were warned ahead of time that it would be trickier to install!) Mike Eippart is very responsive, and the few times we needed to complain about something, it was taken care of right away.  Although we ended up spending a bit more than anticipated and it took a bit longer than anticipated, I have a feeling that this would probably have been true regardless of which contractor we chose.  Overall, we were very pleased with Commonwealth and have already recommended them to friends and neighbors.

My first communication with Mike was at the end of June. In mid-July, I still hadn't gotten an estimate. It occurred to me that noone had asked me about what pattern flooring I wanted so I called Mike.  He said "You just need to go to Lumber Liquidators website and choose one." I did not know this was the process.    Having no idea what to look for in flooring as far as quality or budget constraints I  chose a (thankfully) great bamboo product.  The work was supposed to start in August but the flooring I chose was not in stock so I had to pay for additional shipping costs and then it was on backorder.   Then when the day came to start the project, September 15, the flooring  hadnt been picked up! and so another few days went by while it acclimated.  After the majority of the flooring was installed it was weeks later that the nosing for  the stairs arrived.  Apparently it wasnt ordered at the time the flooring was.
I had to rent a POD for my furniture during the flooring installation and it stayed in my driveway for weeks after the job was over.
I was told that tile was the way to go in the bathroom and I needed to go to Lowes and pick it out.  I did that but when it was time to start the tile job Logan had not picked it up so I had to start all over again choosing tile.  It was assumed I would know that I knew I had to pick out the grout as well as the tub, faucet, sink, countertop, etc.  I had no idea how to do this without measurements and guidance on what would work and how to stay in budget.
 I havent dealt with contractors often but I have had flooring installed on two prior occasions.  both times I chose the product I wanted, it was ordered , and placed in my home for acclimation. Then the work began.   I guess I thought someone would walk through this with me since the quote was based on price allowances and measurements on each item in the bid. I ended up buying my own sink, faucet, and shower head after being  so frustrated with them.
  The project manager (Logan) is very enthusiastic and positive when you meet him . He told me he was hands on but was actually nowhere to be found on the job during installation.  communicating with him was difficult.  He didn't respond to texts.  I had to forward them to Mike and when he responded I felt like somehow I was to blame for not understanding how things work.  I was told that they do this work every day and customers know to pick out what they want.  I'm not sure about that.

1. The two guys who did the actual work (Auty and Johnny) are knowledgeable and talented carpenters and if not for them and the fact that they intervened for me several times, i'm not sure when the jobs would have been completed.  
2. While I wish them every success, I cannot write anything other than  my truth here.  I believe the business needs better administration and communication with customers in order to last for the long term.  I think a sit-down meeting at the outset to review product choices and price point would be valuable.  And, a project manager who is on site.  

This is a rental unit, and we had removed it from the market for 2 weeks to complete this and other remodeling projects.  This master bath project involved removal of a small triangular shower stall, removal of an old 5 sided jaccuzzi tub, and painting walls and replacing floor tiles where the old shower was).  The new shower is also five sided and tiled.  The tile folks did a fabulous job and gave us some good ideas for laying of the chosen wall tiles, based upon their experience in this area.  We are thrilled with the results.  The removal of old materials was quick and as clean as could be.  The contractors had covered floors and other areas to prevent dust contamination.  In addition, they closed the bathroom door while working on dusty projects.  All floors exiting the condo were cleaned every day at the end of the workday. 

The workmen showed up as promised, and although I worried constantly that they would not complete the  job before the new renters arrived, the project was completed by noon on the final day (with the exception of the glass shower doors, which were installed within 10 days).

One item that was not in the original proposal and added to the cost was replacement of the water heater.  However, when they went to turn the water off to begin the bathroom renovation, we discovered that the water heater was severely rusted and ready to leak.  I asked if they could fix it, and they did (with a new one), within a few hours.

Here are the reasons I would hire this company again:  1)  The owner, Mike, is so easy to work with. He answers questions and phone calls immediately and has the business experience to solve any problems that may arise; 2) the crew are the hardest working and friendliest folks that I have ever worked with.  Neighbors were even asking for their numbers to consider future remodeling projects in the building.  And they made an incredible team.  At times, there were 5 guys working in that bathroom at the same time.  These guys worked like a well-oiled team and their senses of humor never failed to make us smile.

The only glitch we had was that the painters chipped a large mirror when removing it or reinstalling it.  When we noted it, Mike and his crew immediately came up with a solution to frame the mirror to hide the chip.  It was a perfect and prompt solution.

If you want a high-quality remodel, done with patience and attention to detail, this is a solid choice.  I will hire them again in a heartbeat.

Mike was an outstanding individual with whom to work.  No matter the circumstance, he wanted to make sure we were pleased with the end result.  He went above and beyond to make sure all was Class A quality.  His sub contractors were professional and great to work with.  We highly recommend Commonwealth Contracting.

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The work went very well and the work was well coordinated. We are very pleased with the end product and the contractor complied with his promises and our expectations.

This was a job that I needed done very quickly and Commonwealth came in and did a fast and very professional job.  Mike Eippert's team was great and communicated everything, like the rotted subfloors which were not a part of the original job.  Just to give you an idea, we had an estimate from another contractor (minus a few bells and whistles) of $48,000 (which included his supervisory fees of slightly over $19,000). That was my introduction to general contracting so it was very reassuring to meet Mike Eippert with Commonwealth.  I would recommend him and hire him again in a second.

Being a former client of Mike's (his team beautifully remodeled our bathroom in 2012), I knew that I could call him and ask for help! I was trying to sell my house and found out there was a roof leak that had to be addressed prior to closing. I called numerous companies and nobody else got back to me, however, Mike promptly responded to my email and had his team at my place within a week and provided me with an estimate of what would need to be done to take care of this issue. The work was completed in a day and the roofing issue passed reinspection. Whew! What a relief! Thanks again, Mike for a job well done! I would recommend this company to anyone looking to have home repairs or remodeling done.

From the time of the initial consultation, throughout the remodeling process and to the end, Mike and his team were extremely professional and competent. We received an estimate prior to beginning the work which broke down the pricing of each item and the work that was entailed. We also received information on vendors and showrooms in the area to get ideas on what we were looking for. The work was completed within the timeframe that was specified. There was never a lack of communication if we had a question about something and Mike was always available by phone or text. The whole process was smooth and not stressful in the least bit.The bathroom came out exactly as I saw it in my mind and I could not be happier with the results! Great job!