Meridian Construction

Meridian recently finished a complete kitchen remodel for us and we are very happy with both the experience and the finished product. This is a contractor that is excellent at all aspects of execution: design, construction, project and schedule management, communication with the client and product knowledge. By “product knowledge” what I mean is that there are many details within every category: cabinetry, electrical, plumbing, countertops, etc. and the folks at Meridian are deep in all aspects and guide you through what to be aware of. If you have a concern with not knowing what you don’t know when it comes to this kind of project, Meridian takes care of that for you; they are good at making you aware of all the potential considerations and they are patient with you throughout the process. Their attention to detail starts at the beginning of the design phase and continues through construction. We were impressed with their weekly construction phase meetings which step through the work for the upcoming week. We were also impressed with their construction cleanliness, cleaning up at the end of each day. Meridian was a pleasure to work with because they document well, communicate well and know what they are doing.

Simply put, Amazing to work with from start to finish despite difficulties with covid. They took the time we wanted up front to design and then the product reflected that. They also make you feel like family and the staff is top notch. As an example, they even accommodated our kids on visits to the office and sat and played some games with them. All in all, a true all- inclusive basement remodel.

We recently engaged Meridian Construction to finish our basement. We are extremely satisfied with our choice of contractors. We spent several months in the design phase where they presented multiple options for us to choose from. They are professional and very patient, as together, we continued to change and tweak the plans until we were completely satisfied with the layout and design of our new basement. The design meetings were always productive and never rushed. We appreciated the frequency and availability of the meetings as well. We are beyond excited to start the construction phase of our project. I highly recommend Meridian Construction – they are outstanding.

I found Meridian Construction through Houzz and requested an estimate online. We wanted to replace our front door and were considering adding a portico to solve a longstanding problem of water seeping in through the joists in the basement. We had tried other remedies and thought a portico was our last resort; several of our neighbors have added porticos for the same reason. However, I was afraid a portico wouldn't look good with our entryway (double door with sidelights), and that it would cut down on natural light in the front of the house. Larry Giannone contacted me promptly. He was honest enough to tell me immediately that we didn't need a portico and that a properly installed door and new gutters would solve the problem for a lot less money. He said that the job was too small for Meridian, but instead of hanging up, he continued to spend time asking me questions, requesting photos of the entrance, and analyzing the problem. Larry mentioned a possible solution (caulking the window over the door) that no one else had thought of. He followed up a few days later with recommendations of two other contractors that he thought could do the work. I was so impressed with Larry's knowledge, interest, and time spent to help solve our problem, even though he had nothing to gain. I will definitely call Larry and Meridian Construction for any remodeling projects in the future. He told me that most of his business comes from personal referrals, and I can see why.

Meridian Construction was recommended to us not only for their quality of service, but also for their quality of character. We recently completed the design phase of our project with Larry and Austin, and have been extremely pleased with their collaborative approach, transparency, proactivity, and expertise. We have been set up for success as we kick off the construction phase and can't wait to see the final output! ADDITIONAL REVIEW AT COMPLETION: We recently completed a full remodel of our kitchen and a refresh of our basement with Meridian Construction. Not only did they meet the expectations set by neighbors who had worked with them in the past, they also went above and beyond to exceed them. From the start of our design process through construction and follow-up, Meridian demonstrated their professionalism, expertise, customer service, and true passion for their business. It is clear that their true purpose is to ensure their client’s complete satisfaction, and each and every individual - from owners to designers to contractors to office manager - put in the time, effort, and energy to ensure that they accomplish this goal. Meridian has excellent project management, ensuring a successful project. They very clearly outlined expectations for budget and timeline, and worked with us to adjust and fine-tune both as needed. Ultimately, our project was completed on budget and on time (give or take a few additional days for final touch ups). The weekly meetings during construction are very organized and efficient, including agendas sent in advance to ensure alignment on open topics/issues. Meridian also partners very well with any sub-contractors needed to ensure that the same level of professionalism and work ethic is provided, regardless who is completing the work. If any questions or issues arise, Meridian goes above and beyond to ensure they are addressed immediately, even coming by our house after hours to ensure that our sleeping child would not be accidentally awoken by an unexpected beeping. Such a minor issue was treated with a very impressive sense of urgency. Not only are we extremely pleased with the final result of our kitchen and basement, but we are also excited to have found a reputable, respectable, trustworthy company to partner with again in the future. The team at Meridian quickly becomes more than a construction partner; they become trusted friends who you know have your best interests at heart. We are grateful for the recommendation we originally received and wholeheartedly pay it forward.

We have had an excellent experience with Meridian construction so far. We have completed the design phase and we are excited to be moving forward with construction. They are thorough and responsive. They have insightful advice and they did a great job of really listening to what we wanted. They guide you through every step and make an overwhelming process stress free. We highly recommend!

Meridian completed our full kitchen remodel in the spring of 2017 (before and after pix attached). We would not hesitate to recommend Meridian and their team for any type of home remodeling. We researched several remodeling companies and chose Meridian because of their very detailed planning process and because they become your project manager. There was no organizing and coordinating of contractors, vendors, etc. on my end because Meridian takes care of all of that for you, which is invaluable. We dealt primarily with Larry, Austin, and Matt who were all respectful, prompt, neat, and skilled. I could go on and on, but bottom line, our project was delivered on time, on budget, and looks beautiful. We will be hiring Meridian again to complete our master bathroom remodel...

Meridian Construction recently completed a kitchen remodel at my house as part of a come reconstruction. Multiple contractors were in and out of the home, working on different parts of the house. I must say, I Larry and his team really exceeded my expectations, came in on price, ahead of schedule, and helped my family feel safe and secure through the entire process. Larry spend a great deal of time with us upfront planning the project. All costs and timelines were clearly laid out before work began. The Meridian planning process was not rivaled by ANY of the other contractors. Martha and Austin were great at offering opinions and suggestions, but were sure to help us choose the kitchen that met our goals, and not anything else. During the construction process, Larry and his team were very professional and the quality of work was EXTREMELY high. They worked along side the other contractors team with ease and patience, and were sure that the entire project was a success. I have referred Meridian Construction to many other people, and will be calling them for my next project! Thanks again Larry and team!

We recently hired Meridian to renovate our unfinished basement. Meridian’s support for the entire project was outstanding. The design phase included multiple meetings to discuss our plans for the space. Co-owner, Larry, and designer, Austin, were a pleasure to work with. They were very flexible about meeting times. They created multiple potential floor plans in order to provide us with options and came up with creative ideas to fit in everything on our wish list. They were patient during the meetings, spending over an hour many days to walk through each room and move features on the floor plan to let us evaluate different looks. They utilize a 3D computer program that really helped us to visualize the rooms and make better decisions. They offered suggestions based on their wealth of knowledge and experience when we requested advice. At all times, Larry was clear about all charges associated with the different design stages. They considered and discussed with us every detail of the rooms with respect to space, architectural elements, cabinetry, heating/cooling, plumbing and electrical. They also kept in mind our budget and were careful to point out to us when the design or scope changes we requested were going to make the project more expensive. We were also extremely impressed with Meridian during the building phase. When selecting fixtures, cabinets, tile, granite, etc., Larry gave us the budget for each item, steered us to vendors and handpicked employees at the vendors to help us make choices. Co-owner, Mick, and the carpentry team, Matt, Dave and Leo, were again an absolute pleasure to work with. They were kind, considerate, punctual, professional and respectful of our family and home. They laid down tarps every day to ensure that dust and dirt from the basement would not be tracked through the main floor. Every subcontractor was punctual, professional and did excellent work. On days when only the subcontractors worked, someone from Meridian still came over in the morning to lay down the tarps and meet the subcontractors. They then returned in the afternoon to survey the day’s work and pick up the tarps. We were especially pleased with the excellent quality of the work, the attention to detail, and the fact that the carpenters continued to design as they built. The build team was very experienced, and it shows. For example, we had wainscoting installed throughout the basement, and every inch of trim work is straight and perfect. When Matt encountered something in the design plan that he didn’t think would translate well in construction, he called the office and discussed it with Austin. Austin then redesigned that element with input from Matt so that every detail was perfect and the transitions from room to room flowed beautifully. Before they left, they went around the basement, inspected their work and touched up every tiny imperfection they saw. A week later, when our furniture arrived, and the delivery men nicked the paint and trim work in multiple places down the stairs, the Meridian guys came back and touched it all up promptly with no extra charge to us. Communication between Meridian and the customer is outstanding. Larry held weekly meetings with us to discuss upcoming work and finalize plans. He and Austin also kept in touch with us through e-mail during the week, if needed. We honestly didn’t think that this level of service existed anymore, but Meridian was a very pleasant surprise. It is clear that they take great pride in their work, and our finished basement exceeded our expectations. I am an epic worrier, and perhaps the greatest compliment I can bestow on Meridian is that I did not worry about our basement renovation for one minute of the 9 weeks it took to complete. We would not hesitate to hire them again.

We researched and evaluated several different contractors and companies who offered renovations/remodels. We liked Meridian the best from day 1. Their design & build model was exactly what we were looking for since we wanted to be able to better visualize what we were getting. There were only 2 companies that offered that in our area and Meridian came with the highest recommendations. Yes, there were other contractors (friends of friends) who opted to do it cheaper, but after hearing horror stories from others about jobs that weren't finished or low quotes that ended up costing a whole lot more, we made the decision to go with the company that we thought would provide a seamless addition, would be easy to work with, and would get the job done without excuses. We're so glad we went with Meridian. We paid a small amount for the design phase to be able to see architectural drawings and pick out our options of what we wanted. This was essential in my mind, as it really helped us better scope out the project and assess everything involved. We made some changes along the way and Meridian has been very flexible and accommodating for some of our personal needs. The construction is now complete and we couldn't be happier. It turned out even better than we expected! I just can't believe how easy and seamless the process was. All the workers were professional, considerate and top-notch. The quality was impeccable, and they kept the place neat throughout (even climbing through the window during construction so they didn't disturb the rest of the house). We'll be using them again down the road when we're ready to remodel our kitchen. If you're considering an addition or remodel, this company is the way to go. Even if you're looking for an honest opinion whether it makes sense to move or remodel, they can help.

We hired Meridian Construction for the Design Phase of our Home Improvement Project, inclusive of Complete Basement Remodel, Master Bathroom Complete Refresh (Shower, Tub, Floor, Vanity / Cabinets) and Kitchen Update (Countertop Update, Floor, Backsplash). Best Choice we could have made. Where do we start...Lets Start with Meridian is a Fantastic Company and we FULLY recommend them 110%. The Design Phase was a very smooth process and we are so happy with the Design Output that Meridian created for our Project. Larry from Meridian is a super trustworthy guy and extremely genuine - he loves what he does and is passionate about construction and that comes through in everything he did for us throughout Design. Keep reading if you want to hear more. We have been in our house 14 years and had not done anything except landscaping, so our house was due for changes (concrete basement, kitchen vinyl floor and no backsplash, don't get me started on the master bath). We have very high standards and contrary to what we read, we did not get any other quotes besides Meridian. We had a listing of about 5 that we were going to call, but called Meridian first - that was the best decision we could have made and did not look back. Larry from Meridian is an amazing guy and made us feel super comfortable upfront as we talked about the construction process. We started with an initial phone conversation about what we wanted to do and then spent time on a Saturday to discuss in detail our goals and what we wanted to get out of our project. We completed a 2 phase design process and all along the way, Larry and his team were great with offering suggestions and ideas as to how to make our design the very best. They created multiple computer designs with print outs for each part of our project and we went back and forth during design changing layouts, including spending an hour on a Sunday on the phone finalizing the Master Bathroom. Larry was very patient with us and at no time did we ever feel any pressure and was more the opposite he made us feel very comfortable as we finalized the plans for our project. We loved the design for each part and chose Meridian to do the build as well. We did our homework on what makes a GOOD contractor from the NARI website and Meridian hit EVERYTHING a good contractor should (clearly defined dates, no pressure on timing, etc). Coming Soon...A review of how Meridian did with the Build of our Project...We cannot wait, but if the Design says anything about their work, it will be AWESOME as well...We are excited…Stay Tuned.

Meridian Construction is a talented team of design-build professionals, and it has been a pleasure to associate with their business. They have meticulous standards and high ethical code- I give you guys a ten out of ten!