Chapel Hill, NC General Contractors

“Preferred Building did a great job repairing damage done to our house by tenants and preparing it for sale. This involved matching wood, stain and construction methods to the conditions of our unusual home in Chapel Hill. Michael Tyrell is a very bright, organized individual experienced in house renovations and repairs. He is also a very personable young man. In addition to doing everything we asked, he had some great ideas for making the house show better when we sold it. He and his workmen took off their shoes on entering the house and treated it and us with great care. We were very very happy with his work”

“We have chosen Bold Construction to build our dream house. After interviewing numerous builders we ultimately choose Bold Construction due to their knowledge and vision for our project. After working with them since March 2015 we are so happy with the results, and we are looking forward to moving into our new house soon! Every professional working at Bold Construction has a great attitude, has expertise in their field, and they are so pleasant to work with. I would highly recommend Bold Construction to anyone looking for a beautiful, timely, and on budget project!”

“Trustworthy, outstanding quality and a keen eye to detail. Would highly recommend to anyone interested in building their dream home.”

“After interviewing several general contractors to do an extensive remodel of our 1950s ranch home designed by architect Sophie Piesse, we selected Larry and Susan from New Dimension Construction. The project began in Nov 2015 and was completed in the Spring of 2016. We tore out walls to make open spaces, completely redid the kitchen and bathroom, upgraded the electrical, plumbing, and insulation, added a new roof, windows, and walls, etc. Throughout the project, we knew what work would be completed each week, what decisions we needed to make, and where we were with the schedule. Susan and Larry were great at communicating regarding different choices and the cost for each. There were no price surprises on this job. The worksite was kept clean and neat which was important as we lived in part of the home during most of the renovation (except for when the HVAC and flooring was installed) using a temporary kitchen. The crew was a pleasure to have around. Larry was extremely knowledgable and brought great subcontractors to the job. As always during construction, we ran into some unexpected issues> Each time New Dimension Construction efficiently and expeditiously helped us find a good solution and move forward. We think the quality of the work is exceptional. There is nothing we would change about the project.”

“Layton Wheeler is a pleasure to work with - an artist and masterful craftsman as a good man in a storm. Hardworking and well-prepared, Layton's thoroughness and attention to detail in the face of the multitude of simultaneous tasks that are the contractor's daily regime is nothing short of Zen. I have thoroughly enjoyed my experience working with Layton and his partner Mary, and I would do it again in a heartbeat - in fact I plan to at every available opportunity.”

“Good experience - the planning, the budget process, the crew on time and courteous and expert and fun to have around. And I love the results and would recommend them to anyone.”

“Noble Renovations built an addition to our property and did major renovations to the main part of the house. This was a large project lasting 4 months. It involved all of the major trades, framing, drywall, plumbing, electrics, HVAC, painting, flooring etc. Steve's attention to detail and professionalism were second to none. Also his project management skills are very good and everything ran to schedule. Some issues were encountered along the way but Steve was solution orientated and came up with options/solutions. Steve kept us informed of progress and plans for up coming work. I would have no hesitation in using Noble Renovations again and recommending them.”

“Asbury Remodeling and Construction is my general contracting company. They have been involved in several projects at my personal residence, including installing granite counter tops in the kitchen and 3 baths, cabinet refinishing, and electrical. My wife and I are professional real estate brokers. With total confidence, we recommend Asbury to our clients for projects such a finishing a 3rd floor attic, adding a screened porch, kitchen and bath remodeling, and general contracting projects. We can't afford to make a mistake with our recommendations to our real estate clients. That's why we recommend Asbury. If you want a general contracting firm who does it all, including design and build, and does it all well, call Asbury Remodeling. They'll certainly be involved in my next project.”

“We hired WS Builders to renovate our kitchen. renovation included new cabinetry, flooring, lighting [ceiling and under-cabinets], re-positioning of dishwasher, installation of new appliances, window seat with storage, and bookcase with enclosed storage on lower level. the project manager delineated the various parts of the larger project and anticipated costs of each part. he kept us informed of anticipated date of work on each part of the project.”

“White Oak Custom Builders (Justin Hartman) was the contractor for a very extensive remodeling project of my house in 2013. The scope of the remodeling involved window replacement (22 windows and 6 patio doors and all new interior doors), interior wall and flooring system replacement, three decks, a new roof structure (approximately 2400 sq. ft.) and all new interior trim for what became a three level house, originally built in 1950. While major remodeling is inherently stressful for almost any homeowner, Justin’s services as a contractor were invaluable, and I am extremely pleased with the final result. Specifically, I would give Justin top marks in the following areas: 1. Quality of work performed. The quality of work done was consistently top notch. Justin knowledgeable, skilled, and competent and is conscientious about following project specifications, and his work product rarely needs improvement or revision. 2. Project management and coordination. Justin’s prior experience working in construction really paid off. He was knowledgeable about all aspects of our project, and was able to plan, coordinate and manage the activities of different work crews effectively. He remained closely involved in overseeing the project from start to finish. His excellent attention to detail, strong organizational skills and commitment to follow-through are assets which enabled him to juggle the extensive details involved in our project without missing a beat. Justin’s familiarity with building codes also facilitated a smooth and hassle-free process when it came to building permits and inspection. 3. Integrity and professionalism. Throughout the project, I was impressed with Justin’s commitment to generating a top quality product, rather than maximizing his profit margin. When situations arose where extra work needed to be done (because of hidden problems that were not apparent until work on the house had commenced), Justin either (if it was relatively minor) took care of it, or (if it was more extensive) involved me in an informed decision making. 4. Effective communication. Justin kept me closely informed of work crew schedules, delivery dates, and projected completion dates of different phases of our project. His communication (whether by cell phone or email) was always clear, informative, and helpful. He was either available on his cell phone, or returned my phone call within 2-3 hours. We never had a single miscommunication throughout the project. 5. Flexibility and effectiveness in dealing with unexpected developments. When unforeseen problems surfaced (e.g., termite damage in a wall, structural problems with the existing floor and roof system), Justin worked diligently with me to identify a solution that was acceptable to me. He utilized resources effectively (e.g., recommending the services of a structural engineer in a limited fashion) and creatively to make changes necessary for implementing required solutions. 6. Sensitivity to worksite appearance and neighbor relations. Our project required huge dumpsters and a portable toilet (for the work crew), and there was very limited parking. Justin’s placement of the dumpster, portable toilet, and construction materials was based not solely on function and convenience, but showed a consideration for the aesthetics of the worksite. The work crew parked their vehicles in ways that were minimally disruptive to the neighborhood traffic, and their conduct never caused any discomfort to our neighbors. In the period of this project, there was not one single neighbor complaint! Instead, three different neighbors passed on compliments about the work. In closing, I am very pleased with the final product which Justin was instrumental in delivering, and I am extremely impressed with his work as a contractor. In a world where shoddy workmanship and poor service are unfortunately all too common, Justin is indeed a rare find. I would not hesitate to hire Justin again, or to recommend him to my friends and neighbors. I recommend White Oak Custom Builders to you most enthusiastically, and without any reservations.”