Reality Construction LLC

Mike and Gina did a fantastic job. Everything was very well organized and well coordinated with the contractors like electrical, pluming, heating, etc. The quality of the work was excellent. The time frame that Mike had given us was right on target. He kept us well informed along the way as to who to expect would be showing up. Mike recognized that our old floor tile had asbestos and referred us to an abatement company that gave us a very reasonable price for removal. Even though one sub-contractor got sick for a week, they rearranged the work schedule to stay on track. The price quoted was what we paid and we had full confidence in Mike and Gina to get the job done right.

So, we called them and on our first meeting at our house Mike immediately went to town on ideas (you could tell he has been in this business a long time). By the time we were finished, Mike and Gina both came up with ideas we loved and once we had a firm price from them we knew who we wanted to do business with. Their price was not the lowest and was far from the highest, however their quote provided the most value and thoughtfulness over the other two quotes we received, so we proceeded. They took us to a cabinet provider, a granite store, a flooring store and a cabinet hardware store and a sink and faucet store (we were able to see first hand the materials and were able to choose what we wanted). Mike said it will take about 10 weeks to completion, and we'll they were done in 9 weeks. They completely demo'd everything and started from scratch. We absolutely love our new 3 room Kitchen, Dinette and Seating area. Both Mike and Gina were a pleasure to work with and Mike's humor helped a lot along the way. Mike knows his stuff and we'll be hiring him for more remodeling projects at our home in the future. We'd also have no problem referring friends and family to Reality Construction. Thanks to Mike and Gina for everything, we love your work and our newly remodeled rooms....

We are incredibly pleased with how both rooms have turned out! Contractor was easily contacted and updates on the project progress were given regularly. Helpful advice was given to us as to which configurations would be most efficient and how to get the best results within our budget. Mike, Gina and their team are very personable, professional, honest and provide quality service.

I have a bedroom downstairs, the whole rest of my basement is finished. There is a section of the house that kind of extends out, and but that room was never finished. The room already has electrical too it. I inquired about having some insulation put in by the foundation walls, and some drywall. I told her that we already had heating to the room, so we wouldn't need that, but we would need an egress window. Typically they do the heating and the electrical, but since I wouldn't require those services, they wouldn't be interested in the job. She also told me I'd need Zone Heating, but I told her I don't need that. She said they do complete gut-outs. My home is only 10 years old, so everything is up to code. She said 'because you wouldn't require the heating and electrical work (she was just trying to up sell me) and because I wouldn't let them take it all out, they weren't interested in the work. I told her I would call Angie's List and file a complaint.

Project started out with thoughtful and careful planning...where to put appliances, island shape & size, window resizing for best cabinet flow, etc. We were very pleased with the design. After the first day the kitchen & bath were gutted down to the studs. The demo phase was fast, professional and they left the house after that first day spotless. They took no time at all to complete the rough-in and handled the curve balls of updating a 1974 home with various plumbing and electrical quirks easily. Inspections passed with no problems. Mike coordinated contractors, pulled permits and maintained the schedule with consistent communication along the way. Reality Construction made some suggestions throughout the project that were quality enhancements. Mike rejected a side cabinet that didn't meet his expectations or standards and had his contractor build another one to better suit the look he wanted. Their finish carpenters were amazing and going with a darker Maple look rather than golden Oak made all the difference in the world. Trimming out the rest of the project with new 6-panel interior doors stained to match really gave the project a classy look. Don't let the fact they don't have a showroom dissuade you one bit. Being a small business owner, I know the value in controlled (low) overhead. They have built a wonderful network of vendors where we went onsite to view THEIR showrooms and as we picked out what we wanted, Gina wrote those choices into the contract. By the end of the selection process, all the choices were made, we were able to see what we were getting (not purchased looking through a book or on a computer screen) and we knew exactly how much our project would cost...no surprises. It's an efficient process and allows Reality to be very competitive for your remodeling dollar. Mike & Gina know quality and delivered! They are great to work with. My wife Wendy and I can easily recommend them for your project.

Very happy with the work Reality Construction did on our bathroom. From the initial meeting through the completion of the project Mike and Gina were great to work with. From helping pick out all the cabinets, granite, sink, fixtures to being responsive to answer questions or concerns we had as our project moved along Mike and Gina were honest and available and kept us in the loop on the status of the progress in our bathroom remodel. Our project was completed on time, Mike and the sub-contractors were neat around our house, and there were no hidden costs. The finished result turned out great and we are very pleased with our bathroom.

EXCELLENT Experience. Mike and Gina are wonderful to work with.... from the initial design meeting at the house, to the pre-signing handholding choices of materials and supplies, through the final walkthrough. Always available via email or cell phone, and always responsive to our questions and concerns. Any issues that arose were discussed with us and always resolved to our satisfaction (examples below). I wish I had the money to have them do every room in my house! Highly recommend them to anyone wanting a quality job done by quality ethical people. examples: 1) Countertop people drilled an extra (unnecessary) hole in granite. Mike offered to provide a cap or a soap dispenser free of charge. 2) Due to size of sink and faucet, the original plan for a short granite backstop was not possible. Mike presented 3 options, and we agreed to one of them: we buy tile, he'd install it free. 3) Floor guys put a double threshold between kitchen and dining room, which looked odd. Mike arranged for floor guys to resolve with a single threshold. Gina and Mike are awesome. Cannot say enough good things about them.

The estimator arrived on-time & listened to my plan. She offered suggestions & explained their process. She provided a rough verbal estimate & indicated that a written estimate would be e-mailed to me. The written estimate matched what we had discussed & was very thorough. I won't be proceeding with the project at this time due to the cost.

It was fine, but they were pushy and opinionated. Trying to tell me what I wanted.

Went quite well. The purchasing of all items really helped with our budgeting-we did not want any pricing surprises. Very much appreciated the pricing assurance given by contractor. Not being in construction it was a little difficult to visualize how everything would go together. We lost some time when we decided that the flooring we had picked out was too dark for the room/cabinets. Had to pay a restock fee and wait for the lighter shade floor to arrive. We accept that this delay was on us-simply did not appreciate how the colors etc. needed to be seen together as opposed to being single items. Workers were clearly skilled and competent and left the work area clean at the end of the day. Requested and received a timeline of the cascade of workers schedule for the duration of the project. Helped with coordination with our schedules. Good husband/wife team as each bring unique talents to the project.

They returned my call quickly, which I really appreciated. However, on the phone they were already saying that they would need to tear out work that had been started- saying they couldn't trust others electrical work. This seemed strange, as I assume that the electrical would be inspected anyway, and I told them all the electrical was still exposed because the walls were never finished. I said I didn't want to pay more for tearing out work that was done, and then paying again for them to re-do it. They arrived a little early. We went to the basement, and they said again that they would need to rip everything out. They tried to get me to add another zone to my heater without even really looking at it, and after I told them I already bought an electric fireplace to heat the area. The zone would be a few thousand dollars. I said no. I said I just wanted a basic finish, nothing fancy. The only upgrade I agreed to was maple trim and doors. They said the cost would be $26,000 and I literally laughed out loud. The area was a little over half the basement of my very small home, probably 500 square feet total. This equals $52/sq foot, while averages are $10-35. This does not include a bathroom or anything unusual except the maple trim. I called a contractor I know who builds custom homes- not the cheapest company in other words. They quoted me $13,000. I would not recommend this company.

I was extremely pleased with the finished product. Mike was excellent at keeping me informed every step of the way and in helping me make decisions with my layout. The job was completed in the time frame that was discussed and it was a very good experience.

Reality Construction remodeled our basement into a finished rec room/bar area, office space, bathroom, and brewery. The project was completed very quickly, and we are very pleased with the quality of the work. Our space turned out how we hoped, and it was nice to have helpful suggestions from Mike and Gina. We liked how everything was upfront (picking out materials and timeline), and there were no surprises. They were very accommodating when we requested changes to the job.

I was amazed at the audicity of Mike's attitude and every negative thing he said. He acted like it was a difficult, big job and quoted me an outrageous price!

Mike and Gina created a very competitive and creative plan for our small space. They bring a lot of experience to the project and work fast. Mike will check over the progress and address anything he noticed to keep progress moving. They were also very responsive to changes. We were very pleased with the quality and professionalism. Mike and Gina deliver on what they promise and pay close attention to detail.

My husband and I got a few estimates and we chose Reality Construction for a few reasons: One is that Mike knows how to do the work, so when he sends contractors to do work for you, he knows if it's done right. He is very concerned with being sure they were on time, cleaned up, did a good job etc. We also liked that he said it would cost a certain amount and if there were any "surprises" after gutting the kitchen, that there would be no extra cost to us. We did end up having some plumbing behind the walls that was a mess, which they rerouted without us going over budget.. I'll admit that they are not sales people, but we didn't want that. They were very honest and upfront from the get go. We wanted someone who knew what they were doing and didn't try to up sell, so this worked out well. Mike was very straightforward with what we could afford within a certain budget, so when we went over budget on a few things, it was completely my husband and my idea and not any pressure from them. Gina is also a very sweet lady and was very knowledgeable when answering questions as well. Most importantly, our kitchen is beautiful, functional and good quality.

We met with the contractor on 5/5 to discuss the project and its tight timeframe. We are seasonal residents and needed the renovation to be completed by the end of June. Work began on 5/13 and the project was completed on 5/25 with our final inspection and move-in on 5/26. We are EXTREMELY pleased with the responsiveness of Reality Construction and their professional approach to our project as well as the quality of all the work performed by all the various specialty areas. Everyone who worked on our project was very respectful of the other residents in the building, working only during the approved time frames and keeping the public areas clean. We highly recommend Reality Construction for work quality and thoroughness.

Our experience with Reality Construction has been very positive. Our big concern was the length of time that a project of this extent would take. Mike said he would "move mountains" if necessary to get it done in two months. To our delight we were using our beautiful new kitchen in exactly two months. What made it all possible is Mike's quality of workers and respect that they had for him. Completing a job of this magnitude on time required precise scheduling. The electricians, carpenters, drywallers, plumbers, granite installers and painters were all on the job exactly when expected. We had more than one occasion that they asked to stay late or even come in on a Saturday to get the job done. Gina was great during the whole process. She helped us with the design, made creative reccomendations, and actually spent a day with us picking out cabinets, granite counter tops, fixtures and flooring. This type of "hands on" service helped us to pruduce a finished kitchen that looks like it's right out of a designers catalog. To say the least we are very pleased. It truly has the WOW factor we were looking to create.

We had a great experience with Reality Construction! Our project was completed on-time, on-budget and with excellent quality. Mike and Gina at Reality Construction bring a wealth of experience and are competitively priced. Any issues or concerns were addressed in a timely manner. All phone calls were always returned in less than 24 hours. Strongly recommend using Reality Construction for your project. We plan to use them again!

It is clear that this company can perform excellent work; however, in this instance it appears that they simply did not want my job. I would have been ok with that if they would have simply said so. Instead they chose to not send an estimate like they promised and I never heard from them again. I wouldn't consider calling them again due to this lack of professionalism.

Mike and Gina came to look at our bathroom and make recommendations. We reviewed possibilities for expanding the space, and they were honest about the costs versus benefits of the options. We decided to remodel the existing space, and although their estimate was not the lowest, Mike immediately impressed me with his knowledge and focus on quality. The proposal was very thorough and all of my questions were addressed immediately and clearly. Once the project started, there was a crew at our house working almost every day. Mike kept us updated constantly on who to expect and what was happening on the remodel. When there were obstacles, Mike discussed them with us and found a solution that we were happy with. The crew was professional and friendly throughout the project. They worked around our hectic morning schedule and cleaned up after themselves each day. In addition, it was obvious that Reality Construction wanted us to be happy with the results and also for the final product to be a good reflection on their company. Our finished bathroom is beautiful, and we are glad to took Mike's advice to replace all of the plumbing.

I called three times trying to obtain more information regarding a quote for a special home remodeling project, and after finally connecting with them, they informed me that the scope of our project did not fit with what they do.

We needed to create casual living space in our basement for teenagers and young adults to hang out. The basement was totally unfinished - concrete walls & concrete floors. After contacting a few remodelers, Mike and Gina were the only people who came over and immediately gave us a price to meet our expectations. They followed up with a formal quote that exactly matched what they indicated verbally and then they executed to perfection. Everything was timely and all of the subs were professional and punctual. Project was done over a month sooner than promised with just very minor hiccups which were addressed and dealt with immediately by Reality. The result is the comfortable, functional and quality basement that we had hoped for...all in budget and completed faster than expected. We even wound up with a few extras that we didn't think we would get in our budget like new glass block windows and a dedicated heating zone connected to our existing furnace and HVAC system that runs on it's own thermostat. We couldn't be happier with the results and would absolutely recommend Reality Construction.

We contacted Mike and Gina from Reality Construction in June 2013. They responded promptly and came to our home to review the project. We wanted our walk out basement finished and a 3 piece bath added. Nothing fancy, no fireplace, bar etc. The bath was already roughed in, and some of the framing and drywall had been completed. The first visit entailed Mike giving us a rough estimate and time frame for completion. This was agreeable to us, so we asked for a formal estimate, which was supplied about a week later. We decided to use their company. The next step was meeting at their suppliers for cabinets, tile, bath fixtures and carpeting.. There were several locations involved. I did feel a bit rushed, especially when choosing the carpet and tile. Mike and Gina were supposed to give us design help which was rather laughable. I felt we were steered toward products so we would stay in ?budget? options, which was certainly understandable, but it would have been helpful to also show us what would work for additional costs. At the tile store I asked Gina about a mirror for over the bathroom sink. She said I a choice of square or oval. I told her oval. We signed the contract after choosing carpeting (again we felt with a store full of options we were shown very little).. Work began promptly the week after the 4th of July. Here is where the first issue came up. They were to supply us with the drawn out plans for the space BEFORE they started. The plans came the first day as construction began. We had talked about an arch between two adjacent areas, Mike?s idea, and that was not done nor was it explained to us why it wasn?t. We left this go, but we really should have brought this up. Things went smoothly for the next weeks. I did have to remind them about the central vac installation as well as an outdoor plumbing line that we had requested at our first meeting. The plumber had to be called back to install the outdoor line. Mike did contact us over this time period, leaving messages on the phone as to what was going to be done during the up coming week (s). Around the middle of Sept we received a message that Mike and Gina would be making their final walk through the next day while we were at work and then they would contact us for the release of the final draw for payment. This was disturbing to us as we thought the final walk through should be with us there so we could address any concerns we had. We made a list and posted on the door. It was at this time that we noticed that the stain on the doors didn?t match the trim work. We found it hard to believe Mike didn?t notice this when he was on site. Among the issues was the bath mirror. A square mirror had been installed. Neither Mike nor Gina recalled my request for an oval one, but they also had never questioned our choice. So if they didn?t know what we wanted, why did they install the square one? They did correct this, along with a big whole in the drywall behind the mirror and several nail pops. While adding insulation to a box for the electrical panel, our land line phone was disconnected. The door on this cabinet doesn?t close properly. We met at their request on VERY short notice at 10 am on a Sunday morning because they were apparently returning from a camping trip and were in the area We were upset about the lack of concern for our Sunday. We did have a ?Blow up? regarding the door stain. An agreement was reached that the doors would be replaced. Mike phoned us to say he would be by sometime that week to remove the doors. Didn?t say on what day he was coming. On Monday morning I left the house to do errands and unthinking, locked the door. When I returned home Mike had left me 2 messages, including one that used some rather foul language. Apparently he had been to our house with a door company representative and found the door locked. I called him back to explain what had happened and he proceeded to tell me how much stress he was under, that we were keeping his money from him and I had locked him out on purpose. If I had wanted to keep out, why would I have not changed the garage door code? What would be the reason I would purposely lock him out??? Also, why didn?t he call on Monday morning to let me know he was coming that day? No one had been to house for several weeks. After being spoken too so rudely and unprofessionally, we decided to fire him. We realize that he most likely would have tried to correct the issues but we believe that when we hire someone, we are the boss. His attitude and style didn?t mesh with ours. We had his wife come to get the release for the final draw. Several weeks later we needed to turn the heat on. The furnace was never connected!! We did call the furnace contractor, who came to our home to investigate. He was very surprised as well. Mike had never inspected the installation, nor arranged for the furnace to be connected. BEWARE

|So far it's been outstanding. Great craftsmanship work, good materials and on time. I say "So far" because they still have the flooring and finish carpenter work to do. I'll follow-up when 100% complete.