Nu-Tec was established in 1993 by Ed Clouse Jr. Ed has dedicated the last twenty four years to serving each and every one of his clients, one job at a time! Hands on supervision is just one of the many services that Nu-Tec offers along with extensive remodeling experience, on time delivery, and most importantly, Trust! If you read all of our customer reviews you will see that Nu-Tec is all about the customer! Ed generally carries his cell phone in his back pocket and does occasionally miss a phone call. Ed is the owner, general manager, estimator, and only secretary and works alongside his employees and sub-contractors every single day knee deep into every remodeling project giving his customers all that they asked for, paid for, and deserve. It may be necessary to follow up with a return call if Nutec has not responded in a day or two.
Business highlights
32 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered
Services we offer
Interior & Exterior Residential Remodeling, Light Commercial Remodeling, and New Single & Multi-Family Homes
Ed worked carefully with us to identify all our needs and provided a very reasonable estimate for the list of fixes and general repairs we needed. Keith and Junior arrived promptly on the agreed date and did high-quality work. We would (and likely will) call upon them again for additional work.
I called and spoke with Ed Clouse and appointment was made and confirmed. Well on set appt and time, he NEVER showed up and NEVER called back. I called him and left a message for a call back. Several hours passed and he Finally returned My call. He gave me excuses and lied to me about a text message ( he never got my cell no. Just my home phone line). He also made it a point to say how he ran a business and he was a busy boss. Small jobs were beneath him. Too bad, I was planning to offer a Big Job for a Large Patio enclosure with another Big Addition. He really Sucks !!!!!!!!!! Angie's List needs to do better than to endorse a Loser like this guy !!!!!!!
Description of Work: Patio Poles replacement.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
Response from Nu-Tec R & C Inc
First of all let me get it straight. I called to re-schedule several hours prior to our meeting. This person was not pleased with me I could tell. It was her tone of voice that lead me to explain that we were busy remodeling homes and were booked out for several months and what she needed was more of a "Handy Man's" project but I would meet with her if she liked. She then said, and I quote, "I will need to get with my husband and call you back!" That is exactly how it went. She nor her husband ever called me back for the rescheduled day. She asked me to estimate to replace a post on her back patio. I told her we were busy but I would come look at it. And I would have if she would have called me back. Angie's List should not post letter grades for work not performed. Although after her rant and name calling, I'm glad it didn't work out!
Norm S.
08/2018
5.0
handyman service, remodeling, home & garage organization
+ 1 more
The team showed up on time and stayed until the job was finished. Very professional and flexible regarding their approach to what was needed. Would hire again.
Description of Work: Shelving added to garage
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
leslie C.
12/2017
5.0
handyman service, remodeling, house painters, interior painters
+ 2 more
Yay! This job went very well. Because Nu-Tec does wonderful work, they are very busy so finding a time that our project could be done was the only catch. But our patience was rewarded with a job well done. Great attention to detail. Cracks were filled, areas where the stucco on our house was weak or compromised were completely redone, with the stucco replaced and retexturized. Painters applied two coats of elastomeric paint. They sanded and repainted wrought iron balcony rails, replaced door frames, and in one case, replaced the entire door. The workers were very punctual, often at work by 8:00 am. They cleaned up every day and left our yard neat, with all equipment kept out of the way on the side of the house. Our home looks brand new! In addition, they repaired an area of ceiling where our AC had leaked and caused a stained and damage to the plaster. And they regrouted areas in our shower. And painted our shed to match the house. These projects were added to our contract after our initial contact with Nu-Tec and yet Ed and his crew were able to help us with these projects for a very reasonable fee.
Description of Work: We contracted Nu-Tec to repair cracks in the stucco and paint the exterior of our home. They also repaired leak damage to an interior ceiling and replaced grout in a shower.
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
$8,500
Anthony M.
09/2017
1.0
remodeling, woodworking, house painters
+ 1 more
Over the course of two weeks: Three phone calls (two to the Owner Ed Clouse, and one to the office) and an email to the office descriing the nature of the work to be done. No response ... Quite typical of the service industry here in El Paso. Therefore I am reticent with the quality of craftsmanship and likely to not hire them. May have to bring someone in from out of town to accomplish the project.
Description of Work: needed repair or replacement work for crown moulding and refinishing of solid wood entry door. depending on their performance I woulld consider them for refinishing of our kitchen cabinets
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
Response from Nu-Tec R & C Inc
I left an immediate answer to the very first message I received to this person. We are busy for several months and do not reface kitchen cabinets. As for his attitude about El Paso and the need to bring in people to work on his home, please do so. Check your spam folder next time. One more reason that we will not pay to advertise on Angie's List. No service provided and yet we received a poor letter grade.
Ed and Keith were the ultimate professionals. We received a detailed bid for the project and all the work we needed. Work was excellent and their crew cleaned the work site daily. We could not be happier with the final results. They also finished on budget and the time frame they gave us. You may have to wait for them to get to your project, but that is because they are in such demand. Well worth the wait!
Description of Work: Total kitchen, den and master bedroom remodel.
Smooth working relationship. Great communication with all members of the team.
Description of Work: Full kitchen remodel.
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
Josh H.
10/2016
1.0
remodeling, home remodeling
+ 0 more
I left voicemail on Ed's cell phone as well as their office and they never returned the calls. Unprofessional.
Description of Work: Remodeling
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
Response from Nu-Tec R & C Inc
If you read all of my customer reviews you will see that Ed and Nu-Tec is all about the customer! I carry my cell phone in my back pocket and do occasionally miss a phone call. I do not recall a message from this person but if I did neglect you, I am truly sorry. I am the owner, general manager, estimator, and only secretary and I work alongside my employees and sub-contractors every single day knee deep into every remodeling project giving my customers all that they asked for, paid for, and deserve. It may be necessary to follow up with a return call to me if I have not responded in a day or two. As for those who believe I should hop on command, I will as soon as I can get to you! Once again, Angie's List should not post letter grades for work not performed. I believe that this disgruntled customer should be able to post as he wishes but not be able to leave a letter grade. No bridges burned here. Call me back and I will apologize in person!
Ed provided a concise estimate and stuck to it. The crews were on time and cleaned up every day. Completion was done in a timely manner and attention to detail was amazing.
Description of Work: Convert carport into a garage/workshop.
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
$16,000
Peter D.
06/2016
5.0
doors
+ -1 more
Examined door and door jamb and removed some material from the strike plate.
Description of Work: I contacted Ed Clouse of Nu-Tec and left a message regarding an issue I was having with a newly installed door and door jamb, from a "big box" installer (a relatively minor fitment issue between the deadbolt and the strike plate with a new lock I installed). Needless to say, attention to details really matter in these cases and the previous contractor did not quite meet expectations for a professional door installation. Even the previous lock had some issues due to the door not being quite level with the frame. Moving forward, Ed responded to my voice message very quickly and offered to come out and take a look the door, even though being fully booked. After a couple of minutes on site we were able to resolve the issue. Overall, I was extremely impressed that Ed came to take a look at the door and on such short notice. During our interaction Ed was very professional and a pleasure to work with. Based on our initial interaction, I would absolutely contact Ed in the future for additional work.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Juan M.
05/2016
5.0
remodeling, home builders
+ 0 more
Nu-Tec did a superb job of building our home! From the very beginning until the day we received the Certificate of Occupation Ed and Keith were engaged with us. They recommended an architect to assist with the floor plans and throughout the building process both Ed and Keith made suggestions on how the construction could be improved. Cost saving improvements - yes. Cheap - no!!! They do quality Work!!! Unfortunately for me, my job required me to move to Virginia, but I felt comfortable that the Nu-Tec Team would not let my wife down and would listen to and follow through on all her recommendations/ideas. They did not let us down. They even credited us for some changed materials that we both agreed upon and passed along the savings to us. Not many builders will do this! Ed or Keith, sometimes both, were always on the job-site to supervise the workers. They were always available - Always on call for us. They made sure the work was being done to our specifications and that the quality of the work was excellent. We followed Nu-Tec's advice and chose the subs he recommended for the stone countertops, the custom cabinets, and the tile setting. All their subs did quality work. The entire Nu-Tec crew were very professional and easy to work with. They answered all of our questions and made useful suggestions throughout the process. We are extremely pleased with the results. Their quality of work was exceptional, their price for the work was extremely fair, and the job-site was always clean! Having never built a home, my wife and I were certainly stressing since we had heard horror stories about builders not building to specification or not available after the completion of the home. Not so with Nu-Tec!!! From day one they made us feel comfortable. After our first meeting we knew we had made the right choice in picking Nu-Tec to build our home. Honest, professional, prompt, friendly, quality and flexible all describe Nu-Tec!
Description of Work: Build our retirement home
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
$437,000
Margaret T.
05/2016
5.0
ceramic tile, flooring contractor, fireplaces
+ 1 more
This is my second renovation project with the company. The first was updating my two bath rooms last year. I could not be more pleased with Nu-Tec's work and their employees and I would most definitely hire them again and recommend them to anyone. They arrive promptly at 8 am every morning and work until at least 4 pm, later if necessary to finish something they are working on. They are very careful to protect the rooms, fixtures and furniture in the path of the project. They recognize that I'm living in the house at night and over the weekend when they are gone, so they leave the work areas as accessible as possible in their absence. They also cleanup their work area in the garage every evening to allow me to put my car inside over night. Each of the employees hass a great deal of pride in his craftsmanship, which results in a high quality finished project. When removing the microwave to replace the backsplash behind it, they discovered that the exhaust fan was poorly installed. They replaced the ductwork and reinstalled it properly at no additional charge. There were other small improvements outside the scope of the project which they also took care of. Their attention to details ensure a completed project that not only meets expectations, but also exceeds them. All the employees are very pleasant people who I am totally comfortable having in my house, whether I am home or away.
Description of Work: 1. The existing floor tile in my living room, dining room, kitchen and hallway were removed and replaced with solid wood flooring. 2. The existing tile façade on my fireplace was removed. The existing hearth was removed. The existing mantle was shortened and covered with maple wood and stained on coordinate with my flooring and furniture. 3. The existing backsplash tile in my kitchen was removed and replaced with new tile.
I interviewed several contractors. Not one of the other contractors I talked with came in with a tape measure or note pad. Most contractors I talked with gave a “rough” estimate. This was unacceptable. Nu-Tec was not cheap nor the most expensive. Their pricing is spot on for the work they do. I enjoyed watching a pencil and paper idea came to life and NU-Tech enjoys their work and helped me every step of the way. The project started taking shape, new ideas came into play and we worked through the details. I will have Nu-Tec handle future work for me hands down!
Description of Work: I had a major renovation. Every type of job from plumbing to electrical. Nu-Tec came in and handled everything.
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
Cheryl M.
02/2016
5.0
remodeling
+ -1 more
I asked 4 contractors to bid on this project. Ed Clouse of Nu-Tec submitted the lowest and most detailed bid. (One contractor never submitted a bid; one was considerably more expensive; another was about the same as Nu-Tec's but nowhere near as detailed.) It only took Ed a week to prepare his bid; the other contractors took considerably longer. The work actually began 2 working days ahead of schedule, and was completed in a timely manner. While this work was going on we had a new heating and cooling system installed for the entire house (using a separate HVAC contractor), and Ed's crew did a very nice job of converting the furnace space into a wonderful extra closet--something that hadn't been included in the original bid--at a very reasonable cost. Ed and the entire crew were very professional and easy to work with. Ed answered all my questions and made useful suggestions on how we could best use the new space. I'm very pleased with the results, and will definitely call Nu-Tec the next time I have a project.
Description of Work: Converted garage to laundry room and guest room (and hauled away a dumpster full of junk from the garage); installed interior wall and door between laundry room and guest room; set up washer-dryer hookups and utility sink in laundry room; rerouted plumbing to new laundry room; new wiring in converted space; installed 1 new window; installed laminate flooring in TV room and adjoining room, ceramic tile in laundry room; new sink and cabinets in hallway; painted kitchen, new room, laundry room & TV room; refinished kitchen cabinets; built new closet in space where furnace had been. Also a couple of odd jobs that we added after the fact--installing grab bars in both bathrooms; fixing bathroom cabinet door; fixing another cabinet door.
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
$24,000
Joy B.
02/2016
5.0
doors, house painters, remodeling, handyman service, woodworking
+ 3 more
The crew showed up promptly at 8:00 a.m. both days, ready to work. They were competent and careful to not disturb any of our landscape plantings. When they finished, they completely cleaned up all work areas--we didn't have to do a thing except write the check! We will definitely use this company again for larger projects. The owner was upfront about scheduling this small job between their larger remodeling projects and made good on his promise to schedule in the time frame he indicated on his estimate. If you want a small job done right and you aren't impatient to have the work done this week, I highly recommend this group.
Description of Work: Nu-Tec remodeled our custom storage shed, replaced the doors and damaged wood and repainted the entire shed. In addition, they replaced a deteriorating wood platform with Trex decking and repaired a small hole in our concrete sidewalk.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,225
Michael K.
01/2016
5.0
ceramic tile, remodeling, home remodeling, plumbing
+ 2 more
Great! Clean, on time, flexible, accurate quote, and friendly. They removed a wall, moved electrical, and added plumbing. The team was helpful with selecting cabinets, toilet, and tile. I'm using them again for my next job. But schedule them early as they can be in high demand due to their excellent work.
Description of Work: Remodeled kitchen and baths.
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
$40,000
Allen P.
01/2016
5.0
doors
+ -1 more
It was a great. these guys are really good. They are always on time, very neat and very easy to talk to.This was 2nd job they did for us and we are ready to get another quote from them.
Description of Work: Redid French door.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,100
Wesley M.
10/2015
5.0
house painters, remodeling, home remodeling, hardscaping
+ 2 more
We started quoting the project in 2014 and Ed showed up on time for each appointment and communicated exactly what was happening with the estimates. Due to personal reasons we delayed the remodel one year and when I contacted Ed again in 2015 he was honest and told me his schedule was too full to take on the job instead of just trying to fit us in. He gave me a date 3 months out and as the time came around we arranged a start date and an estimated completion date of 8 weeks. The crew was at my house 8:00 am on the start date and everyday Monday - Friday until the construction was completed in 8 weeks as estimated. Ed and Keith were always supervising the work being done to guarantee that everything came out as we wanted and with excellent quality. Changes in design were made as requested and very often both Ed and Keith made suggestions on how the construction could be improved. Towards the end of the project special doors we ordered were not delivered in time. The doors arrived two weeks after the rest of the construction was completed and Keith returned and worked and additional two days to stain and install the doors at no additional cost. At the end of the construction, despite several modifications, after we checked the additions and credits there was no additional costs beyond the original estimate and my wife is thrilled with quality and finish of the additions to our house.
Description of Work: We expanded the living room moving one wall out. remodeled the bedroom removing a bathroom and closet. Constructed an addition with two walk in closets, soaking tub and shower. Added a covered patio and a pergola.
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
$67,000
Omer S.
10/2015
1.0
ceramic tile, remodeling
+ 0 more
First of all they didnt respond to phone call for 3 weeks. Then I called again. He came, and promised estimate "Next WeeK". But that never happened.
Description of Work: Asked for estimate for tiling and Mantel
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
responsiveness
1.0
Response from Nu-Tec R & C Inc
First of all I responded to the phone call right away. It was the estimate date that I could not schedule for several weeks. I then e-mailed a detailed work estimate to this person with-in three days of the initial estimate. I did not receive a response therefor I assumed that he hired another contractor. I do not understand why Angie's List will not follow up on below average grades posted for the world to see to make sure that they are legitimate. The contractor has no rights to fight a letter grade even when work is not performed. I appreciate all that Angie's List does for our company but do not feel we should receive letter grades for work not performed.
The project could not have gone better and I could not be more pleased with the results. I first asked Ed Clouse to come to my home in January to estimate the work. After discussing the project and taking measurements, he provided me with a detailed estimate with reasonable allowances within a few days. We agreed on a general start date in June, which was the preferred timeframe for both of us. The team, consisting of 2 to 5 men depending on each day's workload, arrived promptly at 8 am every morning and worked until around 4 with a mid day lunch break. Every day they put down drop cloths throughout my house, and took them up and vacuumed or swept at the end of each day. They were careful to cover areas and furniture with plastic to protect as much as possible from the resulting dust. They used my garage as a staging/work area, but cleaned it up every evening so that I could get my car into it for the night. The quality of their work was excellent. I felt each member of the team took ownership of the work as if it were his own home. While doing the rough work in the master bathroom, they did more than was requested, such as moving a drain line in the slab, in order to "do it right", at no extra cost. The actual cost was consistent with the estimate. Ed was meticulous in tracking what was actually spent in relationship to the estimates and allowances. When items cost less than the estimate I was given credit, such that even with a few overages, the actual cost was slightly less than the original estimate. Each member of the tem (Ed, Keith, Junior, Ulysses, and Nick) was always pleasant, courteous, and committed to the project and responsive to any of my suggestions and/or requests. I was pleased to have all of them working in my home and will not hesitate to contract with them again.
Description of Work: The project was threefold. In the master bathroom we replaced the floor and wall tile, totally rebuilt the shower and tub deck, and installed a new tub and plumbing. In the hall bath we replaced the floor and wall tile and installed new plumbing. In the laundry room we replaced the floor tile and installed a utility sink into an existing cabinet.
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
$19,000
Barbara F.
06/2015
5.0
remodeling
+ -1 more
Ed Clouse came out to the home I had just purchased and we discussed removing two dog doors and what I wanted him to do. He gave me a thorough written estimate and the cost. I was concerned this job would be too small or I would have to wait a long time. However, he did the job the next week, working me in between larger jobs. The work was done in a professional manor including texturing the inside and outside of the house to match existing surfaces and cleaning up when finished. I will be using Nu-tec for more projects.
Description of Work: Two dog doors were removed from walls.
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Service Categories
General Remodeling,
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
Interior Painting,
Plumbing,
Doors,
Ceramic Tile,
Drywall,
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,
Exterior Painting,
Cabinet Making,
Decks and Porches,
Windows
FAQ
Nu-Tec R & C Inc is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Nu-Tec R & C Inc accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Nu-Tec R & C Inc offers free project estimates.
Yes, Nu-Tec R & C Inc offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Nu-Tec R & C Inc does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Nu-Tec R & C Inc offers emergency services.
Yes, Nu-Tec R & C Inc offers warranties.
Nu-Tec R & C Inc offers the following services: Interior & Exterior Residential Remodeling, Light Commercial Remodeling, and New Single & Multi-Family Homes