LABONTE CONSTRUCTION

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The overall experience was good. We were surprised at how fast Dave worked and how professional he was. It was soooo nice to have someone do work who cleans up everyday before they leave. As most of us know, sometimes timelines set don't work out and a subcontractor doesn't show up when scheduled. It sure helps if you aren't left in a mess while you're waiting! That was never a problem with this contractor. From start to finish, Dave understood what we were trying to accomplish and helped us make it happen.

He did an excellent job. The price was extremely reasonable. It is really beautiful. He used expensive wood. I would highly recommend him. He was efficient, timely and very easy to work with. He made suggestions and listened to what I wanted. If he thought something wouldn't work he would tell me. He was really good and he was a nice man. I would absolutely use him again.

Dave came out and was on time and very friendly. Unfortunate or maybe not when we tried to get the faucet to leak it never dripped. I had done some repairs the day before myself and that must of done something. Dave was very nice he didn't charge me for coming out and gave me his card if I needed further assistance. I would differently use him again.

We selected Labonte Construction after interviewing a total of 4 potential contractors. We chose Dave Labonte because we felt most comfortable with his proposal. Dave's proposal was not the least expensive, nor was it the most expensive, but he was extremely thorough in his explanation of what the price would cover and what he could not estimate at the time of proposal delivery. We already knew what the floor plan of the kitchen should be and had a good idea of the materials to be used. Dave's task was to take our drawings and wish lists and turn them into reality. His initial estimate was for the work to take 6-8 weeks and cost about $65,000 with any additional plumbing and structural costs to be determined once the walls were opened up. His design incorporated all my requirements and was true to the Arts and Crafts period of the house. When we saw the gutted kitchen after the first day of demolition, we were a little scared of the mess of plumbing, electrical, and structural problems exposed and how much more it might cost to fix. The total for the extra plumbing and structural work was estimated to be about $5,000 which wasn't as bad as we feared. Dave subcontracted the plumbing work to Budiac plumbing and the electrical work to Brighter Connections. Both subs did amazing work. In fact, we hired both to do additional tasks that needed to be done in the house during the period they were contracted to work on the kitchen. I can't begin to say enough good words about the work of Dave and his co-worker, Leno. They arrived every day on time to meet with us in the morning to review the previous day's work and let us know the plan for the current day. Dave called me during the day if any potential problems arose and addressed all of my concerns quickly and thoroughly. The worksite was always cleaned and all materials put away at the end of each day. Even though dust is inevitable, Dave and Leno did a great job of keeping it to a minimum. Dave is a master carpenter and his skill showed in all the work he did. He perfectly matched and recreated the existing moldings and trim paint in the house, and the china cabinets he built into the walls are stunning! He worked carefully with the plumbers to ensure the rerouted plumbing allowed him to raise and level out the high ceiling in the kitchen and added a recessed area to highlight the main fixture in the kitchen. Leno did the tile work in the bathrooms and most of the kitchen walls and is a true artist with outstanding attention to detail. Working with Labonte construction was a great experience from beginning to end. I was extremely concerned about losing the one room in the house where I spend most of my time. Dave's team ensured that all work progressed according to schedule and stayed within his original cost estimates. He built temporary plywood countertops and temporarily mounted/connected the kitchen sink so that we could prepare the Thanksgiving dinner for all the family members who came in town to visit with us. Dave turned our dream kitchen into a reality and made the whole process as quick and painless as possible. We have received complements on how amazing the kitchen now looks and will call Dave first with any additional work to be done on our house. We give Labonte Construction our highest recommendation to any other homeowners considering a kitchen remodel.

We are closing in on the finish line and it went amazingly well. Dave is professional, responsive, and does excellent work. His attention to detail is amazing and he is sensitive to quality and price when advising on the project. Dave coordinated the work of plumbers, electricians, cabinet makers, etc. all while working side by side to get our kitchen remodel completed. Although we had the kitchen design in hand when we discovered Dave, if we had to do it over again we would have had him do the design and installation. He cares about aesthetics and functionality so the end product is a wonderful balance of both. Dave is an excellent communicator and kept us updated on a daily basis as to project progression, next steps, deliveries, etc. Because we were engaged in a complete house update, he also let in other professionals, accepted deliveries, etc. which allowed me to go to work without a concern. You can trust that Dave will work hard whether or not you are there and will call if he has any questions that you might want influence over. He is a busy guy -- but you can be assured your project will get his full attention in terms of getting it completed on time and on budget. All in all my husband and I love his work, his workmanship, and his easy going but particular nature. We would hire him in a heartbeat for further projects without question.

Dave began the remodel on Monday July 12th with the expectation it would take 3 to 4 weeks to complete. His end of the work was essentially done in just slightly over 2 weeks. There was a small delay in the last of the plumbing due to a torrential downpour that Milwaukee received on July 22nd (approx 7.5" in about 3 hours!...the plumbers were kept a little busy the next few days!) Everything was finished on Aug 2nd. Because this was the only bathroom in the house, Dave reset the toilet at the end of each day and installed a temporary shower in my basement. When I got home the first day I could not believe the amount of work that was done (the bathroom was completely gutted) or how neat and clean the bathroom and rest of the house were! The work was done so quickly, it seems they had just started and they were done. My bathroom looks fantastic now and I will definitely recommend Dave and his team to anyone who needs this kind of work done!

Job went very smoothly. They worked the entire time they were here At least one person was here at all times. Dave even did a couple of minor jobs "as long as he was here." Very friendly and professional.

We got 3 different quotes for this project. Not only was Dave's lowest, but we just felt best about the quality of work he would do--and we were totally right! He was fabulous. He did the work quickly, it was exactly what we wanted, and the price was great. We will definitely use his services again--we will need to overhaul our kitchen in a few years, and we plan to go with this company.

It went great. Dave and his associate did a great job. They were on time everyday, cleaned up daily. they put up walls, doors. He had an electrician, ceiling contracors come in to do the electric, ceiling and the exhaust fan that needed to be installed.

Dave was great to have on the job. You can leave him alone and dont have to think twice. He starts at seven every day and does quality work. I would use him in my own home as he is a true craftsman. If attention to detail is what you are looking for, Dave is the guy. He spent a lot of time making sure it was right and not just a rental quality job. The only negative is that it takes some time to get him in. He is often booked very far out (He does really good work). He always finds a way to get the job done by the deadline so this is not a problem for me.

He was very responsive, but he called me on the phone with an estimate, and I prefer something written. He gave me a lot of figures too fast. It was too much hassle, and I didn't like the way it was presented, so I called a different company. Based on his response when I asked him to break down the price, I felt that he was not interested in doing my job.

He was prompt, had good follow up, and he was very thorough.

Dave made custom solid panel doors for an existing built-in china cabinet. He then painted the doors, came to our house & installed them. He worked on the installation until they worked perfectly.

We happened upon La Bonte Construction through Angie's List and through the electrician (Brighter Connection) that we used from Angie's List. We couldn't be more positive about the boys and they're work. They are efficient, great craftsmen and very knowledgeable. Dave even researched our hot tub as well as maintenance and care of it. He was very flexible with the many changes and listened patiently to all of our ideas. We did most jobs on a time and material basis. Dave gave me quote for materials before starting any of the jobs and an hourly and daily rate so I had an idea of what cost to expect. They aren't inexpensive but worth every penny for their expertise and efficiency. The boys are neat and very easy to have in the home. We would recommend them highly. Our only frustration is not knowing about them sooner.

I called Dave and he said he just happened to have a job in the area. He said he would call back after he finished that job which he estimated to be an hour. In 45 minutes he called and said he was on the way and was at my house within the next two minutes. He studied the situation, solved the problem and fixed it. He even took the time to explain to me what to do in the future. The entire process took just 30 minutes.

Excellent service and workmanship. He worked with our budget to find a product we liked and could afford. (We were in sticker shock after an outrageous estimate the day before-almost $900.00 higher!) I needed the floor installed for a party the next week and he completed it on time and did a great job. Very pleased with the quality of the floor and the installation.

This was a truly excellent experience. Dave and his helpers were all easy to deal with and a pleasure to have in the house. They were careful to contain all the dust etc., cleaned up every day and protected our floors. They showed up when scheduled and completed the job in a reasonably short period. We are very, very happy with their work. The bath looks great: painting, floor, fixtures, moldings and all; the new areas of kitchen wall exactly match the old parts. The cost was exactly as estimated, with additional $ as agreed for extra moldings that we requested. The estimate was about 1/2 what we heard from other contractors. AND THERE WAS NO DRAMA from beginning to end!! There was no punch list that I remember and Dave cheerfully came back a few days later to install cabinets we ordered that did not come in on time. We would contact Dave again in a heartbeat for any kind of work he would do; kitchen, deck, whatever.

We did have a minor problem with the wheels, so I called him yesterday and he had someone come out today to fix the problem. They handled this very promptly.

Dave was really awesome on this job. I had little time to focus on the project but had a clear vision of what I needed/wanted. Dave was always punctual, very clear about what he was doing and when, and did all the legwork for me. He also was creative about solving problems that arose as we demolished the existing space and saw what previous owners had done to cut corners. I would always recommend him as a general contractor. He not only was experienced because he does the work himself, he pays attention to detail, problem solves pro-actively, is totally honest and reliable, reasonably priced and creates an outstanding finished product. We also asked him to install a craft area in our basement - which he designed and built entirely without my direction - as well as storage cabinets. We have done LOTS of renovation projects in our time (3 houses and an apartment) and he is truly one of the best we have ever worked with.

I called one morning he called right back. He came and squeezed my work in. He did not charge me for the extra wood he had to put in or the block of sand paper. Great work I am pleased. I am really impressed with his work. His name is Dave and I was very pleased with his work.

The job went well and he was done long before I had expected. Dave is efficient and pleasant to have working in our home. We have had Dave do other projects in the last 2 months and have been been impressed and very satisfied with the work he has done for us.