Green Light Construction & Painting

We had a wonderful experience working with Maxwell at Green Light Construction (and his team) to renovate our basement. He made what initially felt like an overwhelming undertaking feel manageable. My husband and I were somewhat intimidated by the process of finding the right person for the job, knowing how to think through the design options, staying within a reasonable budget and feeling certain that the work that was being done was top quality. We both feel that we made the right choice with Green Light Construction. After we first reached out, Maxwell made himself available to look at the space and provide us with a ballpark estimate within a shorter timeframe than other companies we had contacted. He was then patient with us as we waited for the other estimates to be returned to us so that we could make an informed decision as to whom we wanted to work with. Maxwell kept to the timelines he had outlined in his bid. He and his crew were here everyday and made steady progress on the project. He made great efforts to keep the workspace tidy, to prevent excess dust from coming to the upper floors, and to keep the laundry facilities in the basement functional throughout the project. He was very receptive to any ideas/feedback/questions we had and worked hard to make sure the work he and his team were doing fit our vision. Towards the end of the project we had an issue with a flooring company trying to charge us more than they had estimated. Maxwell was able to redirect us to another option that met our needs and because of his connections, was able to get an installer scheduled quickly so it wasn’t necessary to add on too much time to the project. Maxwell is a great guy who knows his stuff, partners with high quality sub-contractors and loves what he does. I would definitely recommend him for any home projects you’re considering.

We just completed a full bathroom remodel with Green Light Construction, and we loved working with Maxwell and the whole team. Maxwell works with excellent tile installers and cabinet makers, and we are thrilled with the end result. Our bathroom not only looks fantastic, but Maxwell was very thorough in making sure all the quirks that had gone into prior renovations of our 1909 home were fixed, and we feel so much better about the quality of our home than we did prior to construction. Maxwell was consistently excellent at communication, and was calm and kind with all of our questions and minor changes that came up on our end during the process. Everything came in on-budget and on-time, with no surprises. We wish we had more renovation needs, because we would love to work with Greenlight again.

We can't say enough about how great Maxwell is. Our house was built in 1914, and we wanted our new bathroom to fit with the rest of the house while also feeling modern and comfortable. Maxwell understood that from day 1 and guided us through the process every step of the way, letting us make our own decisions while making sure we had all the information we needed. Throughout the whole renovation, Maxwell and Lathen were great about walking us through what they were doing, updating us, looping us in on every decision, and are both fun guys to be around. The tilers, plumbers, and electricians Maxwell brought in were all excellent, and gave us confidence that we'll never have to redo the bathroom again. Overall, we're extremely happy with the outcome; personally, I spend a good 10 minutes more a day in the shower because it's so nice! We highly, highly recommend Maxwell and Green Light.

We recently completed a full-scale basement remodel with Maxwell and the crew from Greenlight & we couldn’t be more pleased with the outcome! Our basement has been transformed from an unfinished and unwelcoming “dungeon” into an absolutely beautiful space - one of the nicest & most welcoming places in our home. We now have an amazing guest bed/bath, top notch family room & gorgeous wet-bar area along with much more. Throughout the entire process Maxwell and his team were communicative, reliable, and performed top-notch work. He was helpful and supportive as we navigated design challenges, decisions, and a few inevitable (100+ year old house) surprises along the way. His team of sub-contractors were similarly professional and amazingly skilled – exceptional craftsmen and women & great to work with! We were lucky to have been given the referral of Greenlight by some friends and I could go on and on, but I think the pictures speak for themselves! Do yourself a favor and give Maxwell a call if you are looking to get quality work done on your home – he really is all you could want in a contractor.

We worked with Maxwell and Green Light Construction to add a 3/4 ensuite bathroom to our previously 1 bathroom home, and could not have been happier with the experience and results. From our first conversation and throughout the project, Maxwell was punctual, communicative, transparent, and thoughtful in his approach to both the project at large and to us as people. Punctuality / Timeliness - Maxwell and his wonderful apprentice Lathan were ALWAYS precisely on time each and every day of the project, and held their subcontractors to the same standards as well. Additionally all text and emails I sent to Maxwell were always responded to promptly and thoroughly, making it so easy to collaborate and make decisions throughout the project. Communication - Maxwell goes above and beyond to ensure that you always know exactly what's going on with your project, includes you in every decision and most importantly, listens to your ideas and questions with an open mind! Even before we selected Greenlight, Maxwell was very straightforward about his project calendar availability, and our communication was quickly built on mutual trust and transparency. Every week Maxwell would send detailed emails highlighting what had been completed, what was coming up on deck, and helping anticipate early any decisions we needed to make (such as purchasing fixtures, etc) early so that we could ensure we never delayed progress. Maxwell and Lathan were just fun and friendly people to talk to, and we genuinely enjoyed getting to know them. Cleanliness - Maxwell and his team kept our home INCREDIBLY clean throughout the entire project and were great stewards of our home. We never had to worry about the way in which they would leave our space each day and the project space itself (within a self-contained room) was always organized and cleaned up as well. Everyday they hauled out anything they could and disposed of it immediately, ensuring we didn't have to have a dumpster out in front of our home either, which was ideal. Budget - Maxwell helped us understand early in our evaluation what was reasonable if we wanted to see this project through, but also helped us to understand where there was flexibility in costs and where there was not. Once we agreed on a project scope there were no surprises and Maxwell was upfront and communicative about what other variations of our ideas may be plausible to help reduce extra costs. Above and Beyond - I would be remiss if I didn't call out the many ways Maxwell and Lathan went above and beyond for us throughout the project, outside of the scope of our bathroom build. Any opportunity they saw - whether it was building us a new mailbox catch, rehanging the door on baby nursery when he noticed it wasn't closing well, hauling away steel for us completely unrelated to the project - they took; not to charge us for work but because they are genuinely good people who want their clients homes to be the best space possible for them.

Being a home owner for 45+ years, I have had experience with a wide variety of contractors. Maxwell at Green Light Construction was the most recent, and the best. I own a 1923 home and recently wanted to turn the small walk in closet in the master bedroom into an ensuite. This involved moving a wall about 1.5 feet into the bedroom, and also removing an adjacent built in linen closet to give me an approximate 5 x 7 footprint. I began formulating my ideas for this project about a year ago, and after considering several contractors i researched Green Light Construction and hired them. Maxwell impressed me from the start with the way he answered my questions. He was knowledgeable, easy to understand, and positive. Even the name "Green Light" was encouraging, because in such a small but complicated project, you need someone you hire to be your advocate instead of your roadblock. It was a pleasure working with Maxwell. The best part was COMMUNICATION. He was detail oriented in all aspects of the job, but never left me guessing. Always emailing a summary of that week's progress and an outline of the coming week. They were always on time, continually cleaned up after themselves, and kept the dust to an absolute minimum. Communication with me was great, but they have great communication with their subcontractors. Everyone who came to my house during this project seemed to respect my property and seemed to have good attitudes and excellent abilities. Of course, as the homeowner, i had exact ideas about how i wanted the finished project to look like. I was AMAZED that it exceeded even my high standards. I am sure that is due to continuous attention to detail, exceptional ability, a willingness to do the best work possible. I think the best compliment after a job completion like this is it seems as though the ensuite has always been there. I am fully, and totally, satisfied with Green Light Construction in the completion of this project.

We hired Maxwell and Devon to finish our unfinished basement (re-do stairs to basement, new bedroom, full bathroom, laundry/utility room, bar, and living room, new HVAC and AC, and new water lines throughout the house), create a back door in our kitchen, and a new covered patio going out to the backyard. Maxwell and his designer Kathryn did an excellent job listening to what we wanted, and created a design that flowed perfectly in the space we had, within the budget we were targeting. We initially started working with Maxwell and Devon before the pandemic hit. As soon as it did, they immediately implemented safety protocols and did an excellent job social distancing and required mask wearing. They did excellent and timely work on all fronts, and were a joy to get to know and work with on a daily basis, which says A LOT. Don't take my word for it, take a look at their Instagram account (@greenlightconstruction) and other reviews, and you'll see that the quality speaks for itself!

Maxwell and his crew recently did a full renovation of the kitchen in our 1926 bungalow. Our kitchen came in on budget, on time, and with incredible workmanship. We would work with Maxwell again on any project and recommend him without reservation. Maxwell and Devon were on site every day and so easy and fun to work with. Maxwell's subs for design, flooring, cabinets, plumbing, electrical and tiling were all very good; his excellent relationships with them had obviously built up goodwill for flexibility in scheduling and quick addressing of the very few problems that arose. Maxwell has a similarly excellent relationship with the city inspectors; his planning ahead and solid reputation helped our project pass all inspections the first time around. The work area was sealed off and fully cleaned up at the end of every day. Our project was a tricky one, fitting all the elements of a modern kitchen into an area with three doors and a full wall of windows, and required several custom solutions. Maxwell worked with us up front to develop a viable plan with a doable budget and gave great advice about where to spend money and where to save it. Once the budget was set, he stuck to it and went above and beyond in all the finishing details to make the project just right. The kitchen now fits with the rest of our historic home and looks like it's always been there. We're already saving up for our next project with Green Light Construction.

Maxwell and Devon did a great job on our master bath remodel. Everything was replaced, including the floor. A minor remodel (replacing the vanity and painting) was also done in a guest bath. Maxwell is hard working, organized and an all around great guy. There were a few hiccups (as happens with any complex project), but none were the fault of Maxwell, and he handled them beautifully. Devon is hard working and a joy to have around.

My project was a total remodel of 1200 sq ft of the original 1933 basement. Essentially, we opened up the guts of the house. This required significant updating to all electrical, plumbing, insulation systems. We created a new bedroom, new bathroom, updated laundry/office area, remodeled kitchen/TV area. This project went very smoothly - due to Maxwell's careful and thorough planning. He did all his due diligence up front so there were NO surprises along the way. Maxwell is a good communicator. He sent me weekly reports of what was accomplished and what to expect in the coming week. He was good at checking in about little design things that came up along the way and provided creative solutions to them. Maxwell, Devon and all his subs were very professional. I was totally at ease with all the people coming and going for the five month project. Maxwell laid out a detailed plan, budget and schedule for the project and he met all his goals. I have done three other remodel projects on my house and this has been the best by far! If I had more money, I'd keep Maxwell working on other needed updates to my home.