Avec Construction Inc

Went very well. High quality small deck. Was a raised deck off the second level and deck had to wrap around chimney. Workers were polite and actually replaced some rotted board on house frame at no extra charge. Special note about the lady we dealt with: Katie was professional and thorough. We had a contractor who gave us a lower bid and could start sooner but we were impressed with Katie and chose her company

I had problems with the honestly and was looking over my shoulder to watch. They were trying to use damaged/old wood. She cancelled several times as well.

Professionals, through and through. I can't say enough good things about working with Kati and the crew at Avec Construction. The first meeting to go over the project design and the cost was excellent. We talked through all of the details, and I received a bid within a week. I had already met with four or five contractors, and Kati was below all of them by at least one thousand dollars. Then, we changed the deck design by making it a little bit bigger, and Kati was absolutely accomodating. We were delayed due to weather, but Kati stayed in contact the entire time to make sure we understood what was happening and when we could expect for them to get started. Once things started, the crew was able to finish everything (including clean-up of the job site) in less than a week. Everyone who has seen the deck has commented on the excellent workmanship, including the inspector. It is both solidly built and looks good! I can't recommend Avec and Kati highly enough.

Contractor was very responsive after initial contact through Angie's List website search. Initial site visit was quickly set up within a week. Kati was very thorough during the site visit and talked through several deck material options and construction methods for the replacement deck. Kati provided a very thorough and easy to understand estimate for the deck replacement project with several options for my consideration. She was always very responsive to my additional queries about the estimate. This company's estimate was the highest of the four I was considering for this work, although not very far off from the others.

Fantastic. We always use Angie's List for contractors and this time was no different. We received estimates from other top deck companies on Angie's List. All were impressive but Avec seemed a cut above the rest. Not only were we confident that the quality of Avec's work would be outstanding based on its Angie's List reviews and our own interaction with the company, but Avec's prices were superior to the competition, in some cases far superior. From my initial call to Avec, to Kati's visit to our home to gather information for an estimate, everything was smooth sailing. Kati was exceptionally knowledgeable and responsive to all our questions and correspondence. We modified the contract a couple of times based on our desire to increase the size of the deck and Kati took care of it quickly and efficiently. When it came time to build the deck, Avec showed up prompted when Kati said they would and the workers were very competent and polite. The project took about a day and a half and everything went exceptionally well. We are delighted with the end result and would absolutely recommend Avec to others.

Work began on time, and was finished in the time frame estimated. We're very happy with the quality of workmanship and the price, which was the lowest of the 4 estimates received. The crew was friendly, willing to answer any questions I had, and worked on my deck until it was complete. (I've heard stories of companies doing half the job, then disappearing for days or weeks before coming back to finish--that didn't happen with Avec). My only real complaint is with the delivery of the wood. Three times I was asked where I wanted the wood dropped, and I told them "in my driveway." The third time was on the morning of delivery. But the wood was dropped in my grass anyway, in an area where I'm struggling to get grass to grow.

Very happy with Avec Construction. Everyone was extremely pleasant to work with and did a great job!

I can't be happier with Kati, her team, and services! I contracted them last year to reconstruct the upper deck and they did and excellent job, for which I already wrote review. Almost a year later and probably due to the wood settling and weather (not an expert in wood) I called them to come to tight privacy fence and railing that have given up a bit. Her response was super fast and her team came out to fix it in no time. I wish all contractors had such professionalism. I would recommend! Thank you Kati!!!

Kati arrived to give us an estimate to replace our existing deck. We've never seen someone so prepared. She brought dozens of samples from virtually every supplier. We spent a very long time talking color combinations and supplier alternatives. There was never any rush, just a very comprehensive visit. No other company took the time and effort to walk us through so much information. So when the estimate came inline with everyone else, there was no other decision to make. The job was started, and finished, on time and the quality was second to none. I must admit that I was a bit surprised when they showed up on a Saturday to completely clean the brand new deck. This is a premier deck company that I would recommend to everyone.

It was terrific! They were phenomenal from beginning to end. We got 6 quotes from different folks. It was the first construction job we have ever done because we just bought the house. We contacted them and they contacted the very next day by phone. We don't wear shoes in our house, we take them off when we get in, and they were the only company who came and actually noticed that and took off their shoes when they got in. It was really incredible. It was a woman actually and her husband who own the company and they were incredibly approachable, very friendly, and they have the technical expertise. The people were there slightly early everyday when they said they were going to be there. It was a fixed price contract. We knew exactly what we were going to pay. We paid exactly what they said it was going to be. They took a little longer to finish than anticipated due to some weather issues. It took them a little longer to do some of the detailed carpentry work on the portico, but they did a beautiful job. We got compliments from neighbors and people wanted to use them. We asked them if they do kitchens and it's really not their specialty, but if we need a new porch down the road, a new deck, some landscaping, and some stone work done in the back patio, we would definitely contact them. They were easy to work with. We already had the design done by an architect who did it for the previous owners. We have no experience working with them on designing things, but when I contacted their references, all their references came back perfect. The only ones out of all the contractors we've had had such great references, but they did a lot of design work for other people and other people were happy. It was nice working with them and I would recommend them.

We were looking to put a simple second story 12x16 ft deck as well as replacing two dilapidated side fences on our townhome. The company recommended to us turned out to be much more expensive than we were comfortable with, so I went looking on Angie's List. After receiving several estimates, we felt that Avec not only had one of the best prices but also made us feel very comfortable, so we chose them. Kati with Avec Construction answered all of my calls and emails in a very timely manner. Our project was delayed a week or so because of a string of bad weather (which is obviously to be expected with any outdoor project), but Kati communicated with us regularly to ensure we knew the timeline to get our project done. Once work began, we were stunned at the speed of the work Avec did and incredibly pleased with the quality. Kati made the process very easy by drawing up a plan for our homeowner's association review board to their specifications, coordinating Miss Utility and inspections for us, and coordinating an electrician to add an outdoor outlet to the second story deck. The construction crew was very respectful and cleaned up at the end of every day, and Kati emailed me regularly about the progress and what was to be expected next. The final product was exactly as we had discussed and looked fantastic. I would definitely recommend Avec's services, and in fact, my next door neighbors contacted them soon after they saw our deck and had them replace their old worn out deck. I have also noticed a couple of my other neighbors using them for projects since they completed ours.

I cant say enough about how well this project went.....and how confident we were throughout the project that it WOULD go well. Kati took a lot of time up front to explain the ins and outs of decks...and the options we had. The pricing was reasonable. The project was done in a quality fashion and throughout the project Kati and PJ demonstrated that they were vested in the outcome and were focused on making sure that the project went perfectly and that we would be satisfied. they truly demonstrated a customer-focus....and were a pleasure to work with on a scale of 1-10...i'd give them a 15.

I purchased a home a couple years ago where the main floor (kitchen/living room) was actually on the second floor. There was a glass sliding door off the kitchen, which was perfect. There was only one problem, there was nothing on the other side of the door! This is where Avec Construction came in. They were very professional from the moment I reached out to them. Kati was very friendly and easy to talk to. She explained the whole process and gave us options for materials and pricing. After we finalized the design and the quote, scheduling a time to begin construction was a bit of a challenge. However, once construction began, I was amazed at how quickly they were able to put it all together. The entire effort from start to finish took only three days! Within three days we went with a second floor walkout to nowhere, to a very spacious and beautiful deck that I am looking forward to having many, many barbecues on in the coming months! I would highly recommend Avec Construction to anyone looking to make an addition to their home in the future.

I was very happy with AVEC. The process was very easy from start to finish. Kati is on the ball and I never had any doubt that it would come out looking great. The price was good -- on-par with some of the better estimates that we got -- but what you really get with AVEC is an easy process and a quality job. Contractors can be a hassle, and out neighbors had huge problems with their deck company, but AVEC lets you have confidence that it'll be done and done right. If you want it to be hassle-free, choose these guys.

The contractor was extremely responsive. When Kati said she was going to give me an estimate or call me, she did when she promised. She even went to the county the same day as our first meeting to see if there were any setbacks to be concerned with - and this was before the estimate and the contract. The crew showed up every day on time and worked steadily all day. They were all very professional and friendly. When they tore down the old deck, they found that flashing had not been installed, therefore, the band board was rotted and needed to be replaced. Plus there was past evidence of powder post beetles - nothing active. We didn't know what it was at the time, but after confirmation from the exterminator, PJ offered to buy the treatment spray and treat the boards. The additional cost for this treatment and band boards was very reasonable. They finished the job in about a week and a couple of days. It would have been sooner, but of course we had one day of rain to contend with. I would definitely hire Avec Construction again and would highly recommend them to anyone.

Kati was absolutely fabulous. She was extremely knowledgeable, timely and competitive in her pricing. We ended up not doing the project this year but will use them next year when we are ready to do a patio again.

Over the years we have built new homes and remodeled several homes. AVEC construction, the company that designed and built our screen porch, is the best ever in engaging the customer in the process and delivering with high quality on time. We found AVEC construction on Angie's list, where it was (and is) rated very highly. In the Spring of 2013 Kati Tolonen, AVEC owner, spent several hours with us to assess our desires for a new screen porch to replace an old deck. She inspected the existing deck and showed us a wide range of options for design and material. In developing the design she was sensitive to our desire to have a porch that fits with the look and feel of our 90 year old, often remodeled and expanded home in North Arlington. We were very impressed with her listening skills and mastery of design concepts. She then submitted an excellent design, which we accepted; we then entered into a contract. We needed to get county approval for the project. While to be built on the footprint of old deck, the structure would need a County Use Permit because of property line issues. It took three months for us to get this permit, and throughout Kati was super responsive to county demands for new plats, drawings and so on. We got the permit in August 2013. The porch was built in two weeks and a day in September. The AVEC crew demolished and removed the old deck in the one day. The crew, supervised by Kati's husband PJ, then worked from 8:00 am to early evening through to the finish. The strong early consultation made construction a smooth process and each County inspection was passed on the first round. The crew was highly skilled and sought our suggestions on the inevitable small issues that come up with a project such as this. Kati was on site every day and always responsive to phone calls and email. She was proactive in keeping us informed of the stages of construction. We were also very impressed with the efficiency of materials management. We live on a smallish one way lane and it there was no room to offload all of the construction materials. AVEC found a way to deliver materials just in time and hauled away scrap every day. The result was a neat clean work area. We are extremely happy with the outcome, as are our neighbors. John and Karen Middleton

Katie came out to our place to survey the sight and gave the best estimate. The job was completed on time and looked immaculate. Katie and her crew were courteous and professional.

Outstanding company. Exceeding expectations from beginning to end. A pleasure to work with. Added 3 beams, 6 posts and footers under existing deck.

Great from start to finish. I was looking for a small company that their full focus would be on our project. Avec does one deck at a time and the owners were on site every day. There were no day laborers. The same teams were here each day. There was a deck team and a patio. All workers spoke English. The owners are a married team. Kati came to measure and hear our ideas and got back quickly with a quote that was very reasonable. Her husband PJ was there the 1st day of demo, which was mostly done in an afternoon, and every day after. They then came daily except for a rainy day and sometimes here past 7pm to finish up. PJ did a great job sanding the deck when the crew was finished building. Kati stayed well after the crew on the last day, picking up any trash left behind. She sweep the deck and driveway and made sure there were no nails left behind. They had ordered extra wood delivered and any pieces that weren't perfect were put aside. As mentioned they were here daily and came to me before making any decisions. They would hold up pieces of wood or pavers and show me different ideas to do things. If you want a small company with the owners on site daily who do a professional job with personal service, I highly recommend AVEC.

Kati is the best! My deck was a safety hazard and needed serious TLC and AVEC construction did an excellent work! I'm so happy with the new deck and stairs. From the beginning Kati was very responsive with all my questions and requests. The price to rebuild the deck was lower than other companies, which was great. She took care of all the permit paperwork (since we found out that the previous deck was never finally inspected, therefore it was never approved). Her team also fix some other issues with my fence that another builder has left behind incomplete without charging me. They went above and beyond! I would recommended in a heartbeat.

She's the best. The prices were very reasonable. She is very calm, very collected and extremely professional. She was very good.

They were very helpful. I haven't procured services with them but I probably will. They were very responsive and professional. They were out within a couple of days of my calling. The interaction was excellent. They were very responsive and very informative. They provided a good set of options, Their pricing was good and what I expected.

Overall experience was one of the best I've had with any home servicescompany I've done business with.

Kati, the owner of AVEC Constructions, Inc., arrived on time for the scheduled free estimate. She was professional, extremely thorough, and very knowledgable about deck removal and construction. She listened to what i wanted and asked pertinent questions to gain a better understanding of exactly what I wanted as a finished product. She promised to get me a detailed estimate and presented it on time. Once I agreed to use AVEC she quickly and accurately provided me with a construction timeline and a detailed description of the work to be performed. The existing deck removal and construction of the new deck was accomplished in the timeframe promised. The AVEC construction team was on time each day, conducted themselves in a professional manner, kept the work-site safe and clean, and was very accomodating my property. The results were absolutley fantastic! The construction crew were master craftsmen. I made a very detailed inspection of the new deck and I could not find a mistake in the deck construction. Having owned several homes in the past, each one with a new deck, I can honestly claim this is the best deck construction of them all. I would not hesitate to use AVEC Constructions, Inc. in the future or to recommend them to a family member or neighbor. Well done! Jerry Walsh