Tom Hamilton is the owner of Hamilton Builders, and he personally oversees each detail of the work his company does. Tom carefully selects his subcontractors to ensure the very best quality of workmanship.
Business highlights
25 years of trusted experience
Services we offer
New construction. Kitchen & Bathroom Remodeling. Additions. Roofing.
Tom Hamilton is a rarity. I was forewarned about hiring a contractor and told many horror stories. Tom proved to be the exception. He was honest, punctual, and reliable. The building process lasted about 5 months and we talked almost every week day during the process. He kept me abreast of all developments so that we could address issues together on a timely basis, providing input and suggestions about various aspects of the work but leaving the decision up o me. I am very pleased with my new house and will recommend Tom to anyone who asks.
Description of Work: Demolition of existing building and construction of custom home
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$220,000
heather H.
01/2016
5.0
garage builders, remodeling, roofing
+ 1 more
It went as well as anyone could hope. Tom was very responsive to all inquires, his subcontractors were impressive and the work was well supervised by both Tom and Bill. If there were any slowdowns through the process, Bill or Tom were quick to advise me or my wife of the issues.
Description of Work: Built a finished room above the garage which included dormer, shelves, insulation, electrical and lighting.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$24,000
Stephanie H.
08/2015
5.0
remodeling, home remodeling
+ 0 more
This job was a 3 1/2 month process. We felt that it went very smoothly and it was a positive experience. First, the contract with Hamilton Builders was thorough and itemized upfront. All adjustments were clear and there were no surprises at the end. Second, the craftsmanship was superb. From the framers to the plumbers and everyone in between, the job was top notch. In fact, once the drywall was up, we noticed that the window was 3/4 of an inch off center. By the the next day, Mr Hamilton had that window centered! The third thing that sets Hamilton Builders apart from others is punctuality. The contractors were at the house when Mr. Hamilton said they would be. Often, they would be there five minutes early! Furthermore, the house was worked on every day. I knew progress was being made every day! The only quiet days were the days that the town code inspectors were needed. The fifth thing that sets Hamilton Builders apart is that Mr. Hamilton is on site daily. If a problem arose, Mr. Hamilton, was there to solve it. It was also nice to have him to go to when a problem came up. As the homeowners, we did not want to be the general contractor. Finally, and most importantly, we trust Hamilton Builders. We were happy to leave them in our home. We felt that the people coming and going were great people. Once, we had to leave town and left a decision completely up to Mr. Hamilton, and we knew it would be the right one - which it was! We also felt Mr. Hamilton did a good job of keeping the costs down, especially when we added onto the project. Mr. Hamilton did a superb job and we look forward to doing business with him in the future!
Description of Work: Hamilton Builders added on a bedroom and bathroom and widened our upstairs hallway. We had two bookcases and a window seat built. Mr. Hamilton also put down hardwood flooring down in our upstairs hallway. Hamilton Builders did a terrific job!
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$50,000
Sherry P.
04/2015
5.0
garage builders
+ -1 more
He great we were very pleased with his services. He was prompt, put us in contact with other people that did some of the work. Everyone he recommended was great as well and he supervised everything to ensure we were happy.
Description of Work: We had a carport at the back of our lot that was damaged by a storm.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Sharon S.
02/2015
5.0
remodeling
+ -1 more
Mr. Hamilton and his crew were very professional and excellent to work with. They remodeled my very old kitchen and built a new pantry. There was additional projects that came up as the work was being done, the workmen took care of the problems on the spot. I have plans for a bathroom remodel in the future and will use Hamilton Builders. I can not say enough about how pleased I am with his service.
Description of Work: Remodeled kitchen.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$18,000
Shallu G.
10/2014
5.0
remodeling
+ -1 more
Well to start with, we found Tom on AngiesList. He had a few reviews to his business and we thought of talking to him and giving him a try. Throughout the course of the phone conversations with him, he sounded like a very honest and straight-forward person. I had interviewed 5 other builders and even though some of them were also very pleasant to talk to, Tom was definitely our number one choice in proceeding further with especially due to the openness he brought to the table by telling us about his subcontractors and what all he would do for us. I can't stress that enough that he was very open and honest about his communications with us. We are honest people and were wanting a contractor who would not play games or make up things throughout the course. We wanted someone who would tell us the truth and we felt Tom to be that person. And we weren't wrong. Throughout the 6 months that it took to build out house, he was on site every single day working with subcontractors and making sure everything was going smoothly and efficiently. If there was something that was getting delayed, he made sure to stay on top of it and kept it running smoothly so the project would be finished on time. He was also very open to getting suggestions on sub-contractors that we suggested such as kitchen cabinetry, landscaping, flooring etc and was always present when we had the subcontractors come to give us an alternate quote. He would compare his subcontractors with ours and provide us with an honest price difference and quality difference. Now that we are living it, there are some issues that pop up here and there and he is always happy to stop by and provide a fix for it and makes sure it gets taken care of. One quick example - crazy rainfall and our window pops out and falls inward shattering glass all over - Tom was in the area and was at our house in less than 15 minutes. He helped me put whatever was left over of the window back in place, helped clean the glass (not his job but he is just that nice) and ordered a new window sash. Needless to say, we already are and will continue to recommend him to our friends and family who wants contractor services to build or remodel their home. :)
Description of Work: He built a house for us.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$450,000
cheryl T.
07/2014
5.0
remodeling
+ -1 more
Tom is great!
Description of Work: Addition to the home and elevation upgrade.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$168,000
warren J.
05/2014
5.0
remodeling, roofing
+ 0 more
I could not ask for better... Trash container was available from the start where all scrap material was kept as it was generated from the removal of the old roof. All shrubbery was covered and protected from the removal and installation process. Work required 2 full days...everyone on the job worked diligently and with skilled purpose. Aside from the craft skill they exhibited, they kept the site neat and cleaned up as they went along all the time, When they finished there was no trash...not a scrap of paper in my yard. I was very well pleased with the completed job. I would call Tom Hamilton back any time for big jobs or little ones..all are important to him...
Description of Work: Removed old roofing material, repaired decking and facia boards that were missing or damaged, put down under lament roll roofing and valley reinforcing material, and installed 2800 sq' of architectural grade shingles complete with ridge caps and ridge vent strip. In addition added flashing where necessary to the chimney and an attached flat roof structure.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$10,000
Phyllis T.
04/2014
5.0
remodeling
+ -1 more
Mr. Hamilton was recommended to me by a professional friend who is in a related business. He contacted me very shortly and his bid was in my hand within days. Once the work got started he was either on the job every day or in contact with me by phone. He seemed to have a good rapport with all his subcontractors I must admit that I am not the easiest person to work with as I tend to change my mind a lot and like to have everything done to my satisfaction. Mr. Hamilton was always kind and went the extra mile to please me. He is a real gentleman! He has my seal of approval. The bathroom looks GREAT!
Description of Work: Re-model bathroom
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$18,000
Richard P.
01/2014
2.0
remodeling
+ -1 more
see above
Description of Work: Vendor did not seem to have the time to provide an estimate and I quit waiting and moved on to someone else.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
$1
Robbie L.
12/2013
5.0
remodeling
+ -1 more
Having personally known this contractor since college, I was a bit leary of doing business with an aquaintance. In our first introductory meeting, something the contractor said, which resonated with me was, and quot; things may not always go smoothly but we will fix whatever comes upand quot;. I had confidence that was the case so I went with Tom Hamilton with Hamilton Builders as my contractor. The first day of our meeting with the subs, all subs were present, which was not the case with other contractors providing bids. Tom was prepared that day, providing all the subs the architectural plans. They listened as I gave my requests and specifics that I knew about my home. What I liked about working with Tom was: 1. He was willing to listen. Oftentimes, he was juggling other client issues but he would come around to address my concerns in a timely fashion. 2. He was on site everyday. Even my neighbor noticed his white pick up in my drive at some point everyday 3. He is forthright, honest and a man of character. Many of his subs would indicate that he wanted things done right. You may think, of course they are going to say that b/c he is paying them, but I didn't feel that was the case. 4. He has been faithful to address concerns even after completion of the renovation. 5. He was mindful of the budget and kept me informed of the budget limits. 6. He attempted to keep the worksite as and quot;cleanand quot; as possible as I lived in the home during the renovation 7. He said it would take 5 months and it took 5 months. Overall I am very pleased. The changes I would make are ones of design on my part.
Description of Work: House remodel : new master suite, remodeled kitchen and added a garage
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$150,000
Arthur B.
04/2013
5.0
garage builders, home builders, remodeling, home remodeling, roofing
+ 3 more
We had called a number of contractors to complete our project. We had a decent idea of what we wanted to accomplish. We could not find anyone that we felt comfortable enough with to even begin the project all for different reason so we turned to Angie's List for help and found Tom Hamilton and Hamilton Builders. There was a review entered for Hamilton builders that referenced a project very similar to our prospective project. The review of Tom was glowing. We contacted Tom and he was very professional and responsive from the beginning. His estimate was competitive but more importantly he gave us the feeling that he was the type of man that we could count on and trust to complete our project the right way. We were able to walk through and see two of Tom's completed projects, both of which were beautifully done and both of those customers also spoke extremely highly of Tom and his company. After a lot of searching, we had found our contractor. Tom's knowledge and experience were instrumental in allowing us to finalize our plan and make it workable. His ability to orchestrate the project and manage and coordinate the subcontractors was absolutely top notch. Every cost that Tom estimated and predicted was the cost. There were no hidden costs or charges. There are a few characteristics of Tom that make him stand out from any other contractor I have ever used or come in contact with. His integrity and honesty are impeccable. When Tom said something would get done it did every time. He managed each of his subcontractors very effectively and efficiently. He told us our project would take 2 months best case 3 if we hit any snags. He finished in 7 weeks. His communication was amazing. He was at the job site every day many times more than once and was never more than a phone call away. He would contact either my wife or I every day with a clear picture of what was happening that day. We texted or emailed often and again Tom's responsiveness was terrific. it helped so much that he was so eager to ensure that not only did we stay on schedule but that each step of the way, we got exactly what we wanted and had hoped for. I cannot say enough about each of subcontractors. They were all terrific in every way, all very good at their trade, and all very comfortable with Tom. Tom's attention to detail was exhibited by each one. Lastly each time we wanted to change something or if we saw something we wanted done another way Tom took care of it. A prior customer in a review said that they were almost sorry to see the project end because it had gone so well and I honestly feel the same way. To sum it up, Tom Hamilton is an 11 on a scale of 1 - 10. If we ever have another project to complete, and I hope that we do, I will not be looking for a contractor, I will simply be calling Tom Hamilton and Hamilton Builders. Both my wife and I give Tom the highest possible recommendation. If you want your project completed the right way by a man that is honest and completes the job on time for a fair, competitive, and reasonable cost, and is an absolute pleasure to work with, then Tom Hamilton and Hamilton Builders is the only contractor that you need to call.
Description of Work: Expanded an existing attic space, made considerable plumbing, electrical, and HVAC changes and added a dormer to accommodate a new bedroom and bathroom in the previously existing attic space. Replaced existing hot water heaters with a whole house tankless hot water heater.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$49,000
Muhammad A.
03/2013
5.0
remodeling
+ -1 more
I contacted Hamilton builders for estimate as a part of extension project for the house. Very prompt and professional visit to the house. Estimate provided was very competitive. I did not start the project due to some unforseen circumstances. But my experience overall with them was excellent.
Description of Work: I contacted Hamilton builders for estimate as a part of extension project for the house. Very prompt and professional visit to the house. Estimate provided was very competitive. I did not start the project due to some unforseen circumstances. But my experience overall with them was excellent.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Beth S.
01/2013
5.0
remodeling, home remodeling
+ 0 more
We did not know Tom before we began our project/addition. He was recommended to us by our architect. We had 4 bids for our project and Tom's bid was very competitive and we chose him for the job. He was very open and professional throughout the whole job - took the time to explain everything to us. He was onsite almost daily; often times several times daily. HIs associates were great and they did outstanding work. We were satisfied with the time line. Tom had explained it to us and he finished on time. The finished product exceeded our expectations and we are so happy with our new addition and remodeling. We are planning another project soon and he will do the work!
Description of Work: Remodel/addition
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$110,000
William J R.
06/2012
5.0
home remodeling, remodeling
+ 0 more
It went very well. The main thing is to have a clear idea of what exactly you want. The only surprises came when we changed something midstream that required work to be done out of sequence to when it would have been done.
Description of Work: Hamilton Builders added a master bath suite to our home, in addition to expanding our master bedroom area. The work was done 10 years ago, but we just sold the house and the master bath addition was one of the primary factors that "sold" our house to the new owners, even after all that time. None of the work ever had to be "fixed" or re-done in all that time. The work was done professionally, timely, and without any "drama". We've used several contractors over the years prior to this job, but none since. Tom Hamilton is the one and only contractor we would ever use. He is the first to say if a certain job is not in his capabilities or experience. I saw someone say on this site that he is not the cheapest..... well, maybe he isn't, but is that really the only concern here? I know it isn't my primary concern. Anybody who has had a bad contractor experience can tell you that if they had known they could spend a little bit more and have a good job done, they would gladly pay it. I think it's interesting that reviewer had not had Mr. Hamilton do the work,,,, so he had no basis for making the comment he made. Consider me a fan.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$30,000
John Ruffin B.
04/2012
5.0
garage builders
+ -1 more
We considered three contractors for this job. Tom Hamilton's price was middle bid, but he had more experience than the lowest bid. From the start, Tom's approach to this was detailed and responsive. We had some delays, primarily due to the weather, and each time Tom stayed in close contact to resolve the delay. Tom is one of the most conscientous business people I've worked with. He was on-site at some point almost every day that we had active work going on, inspecting progress and resolving issues. I grew to appreciate over the life of the project that if he said he was going to do something, he did it. We have now have a building that we are proud of and that our grandchildren have already starting enjoying. I can recommend Hamilton Builders without reservations.
Description of Work: We had a 30 x 20 structure built in our backyard. The building is part "pool house" and part storage for outside lawn equipment. It includes a 4 x 20 porch, a 12 x 26 playroom, 1/2 bath, indoor storage closet, and a 7 by 16 lawn equipment storage area.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$45,000
03/2012
5.0
home builders
+ -1 more
Everything was fantastic; the contractor was the only person done on time; which is very different than anything anybody told us. I will use them again in the future.
Description of Work: I used Hamilton Builders to remodel our clinic.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Gena R.
02/2012
5.0
roofing, garage builders, remodeling
+ 1 more
Mr. Hamilton was courteous from the start. He checked the job almost daily. All materials were delivered on time. There were no delays except weather. It was the least intrusive renovation project we have experienced.
Description of Work: Replaced flat roof in large bedroom. Installed nine foot ceiling and additional lighting. Painted entire area.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$20,000
Ned S.
01/2012
5.0
roofing, gutter repair
+ 0 more
The roofers came by on a Saturday, and had the roof completed (except for a small overlay section) that evening. They came the next day and cleaned up (and did that small section). I was particularly concerned about clean-up. Tom did a remodeling job for our neighbor, and they did a great job there, including clean-up. They did a good job of clean-up, including using large magnets to get up the nails. A few weeks later, I asked Tom to replace a gutter over our garage. The subcontractor came a week or so later. They cut the gutter on the spot fo fit (one continuous run); it was the same color as our trim paint. They installed a gutter guard, as we have trees with cedar needles. They installed a larger downspout.
Description of Work: Tom and his subcontractor Javier did a complete roofing job. Our roof is unusual in that I had installed cedar shakes years ago on the eaves, and the roofers had to be careful with those shakes. We had a complete tear-off of the roof that didn't involve the shakes. They overlaid the roof where the shakes were. They didn't do the area around our chimney as someone else had recently done that. I also asked Tom to replace a section of gutter over our garage. His subcontractor did that, and it looks great.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,500
JOHN F.
09/2011
3.0
remodeling, garage builders
+ 0 more
If you have plenty of money this is the guy to use.
Description of Work: Tom was very professional and I was looking forward to having him do a complete remodel of a condo. His estimate took a little longer than expected but I realized there was a lot of work to be done. When his estimate did come back I was shocked to say the least. Bottom line is that I finished the remodel project for a little under $20,000.00 and his initial estimate was $52,000.00. Also I was able to replace kitchen cabinets included in the $20,000.00 that were not included in Tom's price. Very nice man but I simply could not afford to have him do any of the work. Very inflated prices. His response was that he was forced to use some subs that were a little high - my reponse was to get new subs.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
value
1.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Response from Hamilton Builders
Most of the time my company comes in as the “middle” bid, sometimes the lowest, rarely the highest. Occasionally my price comes in higher than the customer anticipated. When this happens, I try to go through the project with the customer, looking for where I may have made an error or where we may make a revision that will save money. I recently did this with a customer and discovered several thousand in savings. I’m sorry that I did not get that opportunity with this Angies List member. We had one phone conversation about price, and, unfortunately, that was our last conversation.
BETTY H.
12/2010
5.0
garage builders, remodeling
+ 0 more
Tom was great. He was very professional and came out promptly at the designated time. He worked with me trying to find the best options for the columns. After we ordered the materials, the base of the column was not what I thought it was and he was able to come up with a good solution to the problem quickly. It looks great and you wouldn't know that it wasn't originally supposed to look the way it does now. He is very thorough and wants to make sure you are happy with the work that is done. I will definitely work with him again.
Description of Work: He replaced 6 wood columns on the porch with fiberglass ones and the wood trim above the columns. All the work was then painted to match the house.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,500
Harriet R.
08/2010
5.0
garage builders, home builders, remodeling, home remodeling
+ 2 more
Our experience was excellent. Actually, it was better than that! All of Tom Hamilton's subcontractors were wonderful. We lived in our house while it was being renovated which is hard. But, during the entire process Tom was FANTASTIC. If I could give him higher marks I would. I would recommend him to anyone and I would absolutely hire him again. He is honest, smart, thorough, kind and very funny. I felt that whenever I called him he listened to me and responded quickly. He is a really great guy and an excellent contractor. I loved working with him and I was actually sorry when the job was over. That says a lot!
Description of Work: Remodeled attic to include two new bedrooms with shed dormers, an exercise space, and added a bathroom where there had not been one. Midway through the project, we expanded scope of work and gutted two bathrooms downstairs and completely re-did them. Re-roofed entire house, new HVAC unit, insullation and hardwood floors, paint, wallpaper, alarm revisions/updates.
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Service Categories
General Remodeling,
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Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
Roofing,
Homebuilders,
Gutters
FAQ
Hamilton Builders is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Hamilton Builders accepts the following forms of payment: Check
Yes, Hamilton Builders offers free project estimates.
Yes, Hamilton Builders offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Hamilton Builders does not offer a senior discount.
No, Hamilton Builders does not offer emergency services.
No, Hamilton Builders does not offer warranties.
Hamilton Builders offers the following services: New construction. Kitchen & Bathroom Remodeling. Additions. Roofing.